Cardi B Allegedly Threw Phone Over Nicki Minaj Joke on SNL

The rapper reportedly threatened to leave the show and damaged equipment after hearing a joke about her rival.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:03pm

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According to reports, Cardi B became upset when she overheard Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che make a joke about her rival Nicki Minaj during rehearsals for her recent appearance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Cardi allegedly threatened to leave the show and threw her phone at a TV monitor backstage. She also reportedly went into a producer's room and punched a screen until it broke.

Why it matters

The reported incident highlights the ongoing feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, two of the biggest female rappers in the industry. Their rivalry has been a source of drama and speculation for years, and Cardi's alleged outburst at SNL suggests the tensions between the two artists remain high.

The details

According to TMZ, while Cardi B was preparing for her SNL performance, she overheard the Weekend Update hosts make a joke about Nicki Minaj's new allegiance to MAGA. Upset that the joke would be tied to her appearance, Cardi allegedly threatened to leave the show and threw her phone at a TV monitor backstage. She also reportedly went into a producer's room and punched a screen until it broke.

  • Cardi B appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 31, 2026.
  • The alleged incident occurred during rehearsals for Cardi's SNL performance on January 31, 2026.

The players

Cardi B

A Grammy-winning rapper known for hits like "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It". She has a longstanding feud with fellow rapper Nicki Minaj.

Nicki Minaj

A multi-platinum selling rapper and one of the biggest female artists in the music industry. She has been involved in a high-profile rivalry with Cardi B for several years.

Colin Jost

The co-anchor of the "Weekend Update" segment on Saturday Night Live.

Michael Che

The co-anchor of the "Weekend Update" segment on Saturday Night Live.

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What they’re saying

“Hmmm all these little random stories... fck it, let them talk, let them eat cake, let them come to the ballllll.”

— Cardi B (X (formerly Twitter)

The takeaway

The reported incident at SNL is the latest development in the long-running feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, two of the biggest names in hip-hop. Their rivalry has generated significant media attention and drama over the years, and this latest alleged outburst suggests the tensions between the two artists remain high.