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Homeland Security Engages in Online Feud with Cardi B
Government agency responds to rapper's comments about ICE agents at concert
Feb. 12, 2026 at 9:55pm
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Homeland Security, the U.S. government's security agency, has become embroiled in an online feud with rapper Cardi B after she made comments about ICE agents at one of her concerts. The back-and-forth between the government agency and the 'WAP' singer has escalated, with Cardi B calling out Homeland Security's past controversies.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing trend of government agencies and political figures engaging in public feuds with celebrities and public figures on social media. It also raises questions about the appropriate role of government agencies in responding to critical comments from private citizens.
The details
During Cardi B's first concert on her 'Little Miss Drama Tour' in Palm Desert, California, she made comments about ICE agents, stating 'If ICE come in here, we gon' jump they asses' and that she had 'bear mace in the back.' Homeland Security quickly responded on Twitter, saying 'As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behavior.' This was a reference to Cardi B's past comments about drugging and robbing men to survive before becoming famous. Cardi B fired back, bringing up the Epstein scandal and questioning why Homeland Security wasn't addressing that instead.
- Cardi B made the comments about ICE agents during her concert on February 12, 2026.
- Homeland Security responded to Cardi B's comments on Twitter on February 12, 2026.
The players
Cardi B
An American rapper known for hit songs like 'WAP' and for her outspoken political views.
Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency responsible for public security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response.
Nicki Minaj
An American rapper who has been a vocal supporter of President Trump and has feuded with Cardi B in the past.
J.D. Vance
The Vice President of the United States, who has expressed admiration for Nicki Minaj over Cardi B.
What they’re saying
“If ICE come in here, we gon' jump they asses. Bitch, I have some bear mace in the back. They ain't taking my fans.”
— Cardi B, Rapper
“As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behavior.”
— Homeland Security
“If we talking about drugs let's talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them. Why yall don't wanna talk about the Epstein files?”
— Cardi B, Rapper
What’s next
It remains to be seen how this feud between Cardi B and Homeland Security will continue to unfold, and whether other government agencies or political figures will get involved.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the increasing politicization of pop culture and the willingness of government agencies to engage in public feuds with celebrities. It raises questions about the appropriate boundaries between the government and private citizens, and the role of social media in these types of exchanges.
