music
February 17, 2026
Cardi B review
Kia Forum, Los Angeles Grammy-winning Bronx rapper electrifies LA with pugnacious lyrics and vivid set pieces on her first arena tour
TL;DR
- Cardi B's first arena tour show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles featured a theatrical performance with elaborate stagecraft.
- The concert's themes included revenge against enemies and scorned lovers, as well as rampant horniness.
- Vivid set pieces, pyrotechnics, and a murder of crows visual opened the show, referencing her album 'Am I the Drama?'.
- The show included brutal numbers, vindictive songs targeting rappers like Bia, and poignant renditions of love-themed tracks.
- Cardi B also performed raunchy hits and high-octane tracks, incorporating dance routines and a revolving carousel set.
- A significant portion of the show paid tribute to Cardi B's Latin roots with songs like 'I Like It' and 'Bodega Baddie', featuring salsa dancing and flags of Latin American countries.