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Cardi B Falls Off Chair Mid-Concert in Viral Video, Jokes 'That Was the Government'
The rapper took an unexpected spill during her 'Little Miss Drama' tour stop in Las Vegas, but turned it into comedy gold.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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During a performance of 'Thotiana' at her Las Vegas concert, rapper Cardi B suddenly tipped backward off her chair and hit the stage floor. But in true Cardi fashion, she jumped right back up and quipped, 'That was the government!' The moment instantly went viral on social media.
Why it matters
Cardi B is known for her bold, unfiltered persona, and this latest incident is just another example of how she turns even her most embarrassing moments into opportunities for humor and engagement with her fans. The video also comes on the heels of Cardi's recent controversial comments about immigration enforcement, further stoking the flames of her ongoing feud with government agencies.
The details
As Cardi B was performing 'Thotiana' while seated on a chair, she suddenly tipped backward and fell to the stage floor. But the rapper quickly jumped back up, pointed at the chair, and joked, 'That was the government!' The crowd erupted in laughter at Cardi's quick-witted response, and the moment instantly went viral on social media.
- Cardi B's concert incident occurred on February 13, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Just two days earlier, on February 11, 2026, Cardi had made controversial comments about immigration enforcement while kicking off her tour in Palm Desert, California.
The players
Cardi B
A 33-year-old rapper known for her bold, unfiltered persona who was performing on her 'Little Miss Drama' tour.
United States Department of Homeland Security
The government agency that reposted coverage of Cardi B's comments about immigration enforcement and fired back online.
What they’re saying
“That was the government!”
— Cardi B, Rapper
“As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behaviour.”
— United States Department of Homeland Security (Twitter)
“If we talking about drugs let's talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them. Why y'all don't wanna talk about the Epstein files?”
— Cardi B, Rapper (Twitter)
What’s next
Cardi B's ongoing feud with government agencies and her outspoken political commentary will likely continue to generate headlines and controversy in the coming months.
The takeaway
Cardi B's ability to turn even her most embarrassing moments into opportunities for humor and engagement with her fans is a testament to her larger-than-life persona and unfiltered approach to celebrity. However, her willingness to directly challenge government agencies and high-profile figures also highlights the risks of her confrontational style.
