Cardi B Clashes with Homeland Security Over ICE Arrests

Rapper criticizes federal immigration enforcement actions during concert performance

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Cardi B, the 33-year-old rapper, has traded barbs on social media with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after she voiced opposition to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests during a concert performance in Palm Desert, California.

Why it matters

Cardi B's comments highlight the ongoing tensions between the entertainment industry, immigrant communities, and federal immigration enforcement agencies. Her public criticism of ICE actions could further inflame political divisions around immigration policy.

The details

During a stop on her "Little Miss Drama Tour" in Palm Desert, Cardi B told the audience, "B***h, If ICE comes in here, we gon' jump they a*ses." This prompted a response from the Department of Homeland Security on social media, leading to an exchange of barbs between the rapper and the government agency.

  • On Wednesday, Cardi B made the comments about ICE during her concert performance in Palm Desert, California.

The players

Cardi B

A 33-year-old American rapper who is known for her outspoken political views and criticism of government agencies.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The federal executive department responsible for public security, including immigration enforcement through agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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What they’re saying

“B***h, If ICE comes in here, we gon' jump they a*ses.”

— Cardi B, Rapper (concert performance)

The takeaway

Cardi B's comments reflect the ongoing tensions between the entertainment industry, immigrant communities, and federal immigration enforcement agencies. Her public criticism of ICE actions could further inflame political divisions around immigration policy in the United States.