Cardi B Takes a Tumble Off Chair Mid-Performance at Little Miss Drama Show in Las Vegas

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Cardi B experienced a brief fall during her performance of "Thotiana" at her Little Miss Drama tour stop in Las Vegas on Friday. While straddling a chair and leaning back to engage the crowd, the 33-year-old rapper lost her balance and tumbled to the stage floor. However, she quickly recovered and continued her performance alongside her backup dancers.

Why it matters

Cardi B is known for her high-energy performances, and this minor stage mishap highlights the physical demands of her shows. While falls can be embarrassing, Cardi handled it with humor and professionalism, continuing the performance without interruption.

The details

During the performance of "Thotiana" at the T-Mobile Arena, Cardi B was straddling a chair and leaning back to interact with the crowd when she appeared to lose her balance and fall off the chair onto the stage. Dressed in a lacy red ensemble, she quickly recovered and continued thrusting her hips from the floor alongside her shirtless male dancers. After finishing the performance, she stood up to a cheering crowd and joked, "That was the government!" while pointing back to the chair.

• Cardi B's Little Miss Drama Tour kicked off on February 11, 2026 in Palm Desert, California.
• The Las Vegas show where the incident occurred took place on February 13, 2026.

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What’s next

Cardi B is scheduled to continue her Little Miss Drama Tour with upcoming stops in other major cities.