Watch Cardi B Bring the Brash & Beauty to NPR for Unapologetic Tiny Desk Concert
Her debut for the popular series was long overdue.
Cardi B's highly-anticipated Tiny Desk Concert took place on Monday, October 19th at the NPR offices in Washington, D.C. The Bronx native treated fans to an energetic set showcasing her decorated catalog. Dressed in a suit jacket and latex pants, she was accompanied by a full live band dressed in all black. Cardi B kicked off her performance with "Hello" from the album Am I the Drama? and transitioned into "ErrTime" from her sophomore album.
She humorously admitted to smoking cigarettes during a short intermission. The Bronx-born rapper slowed her pace for "Man of Your Word" before moving on to "Be Careful" from Invasion of Privacy. Changing the mood, Cardi B ordered the room to "Change the vibes" as "Up" from Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 and "AH HA" from her 2026 single took the stage.
She also addressed being hungry during the concert, joking about lacking Maryland crab cakes or celery sticks in her rider. Cardi B closed her performance with her Diamond-certified Hot 100 No. 1 hit "I Like It." The energetic set was just one of many highlights in a busy October for the 34-year-old rapper, who recently released a single titled "Don’t Chart" on Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.
Cardi B is set to receive the Global Woman of the Year award at Billboard Canada Women In Music 2026 on November 24th.
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