By Nimah Alabi
American rapper, Cardi B, has made her debut on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, performing eight songs with a live band in an intimate office setting.
The performance, released on October 19, 2026, featured songs from different stages of her career, including tracks from her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, and her second studio album, Am I the Drama?
Cardi opened the set with “Hello” before performing “ErrTime,” “Man of Your Word” and “Be Careful.” She continued with “Up” and “AH HA” before closing with “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It.”
Accompanied by a nine-piece band led by music director Adam Blackstone, the rapper delivered live arrangements of the songs while maintaining her signature rap style.
One moment that drew attention came during “ErrTime,” when Cardi changed a lyric that originally referenced fellow rapper Latto to one mentioning Kelly Rowland.
The appearance marks Cardi’s first time performing on Tiny Desk Concert, the popular NPR series known for featuring artists in stripped-down performances that highlight their music and live musicianship.
