Cardi B Falls Onstage During Vegas Concert, Blames 'the Government'

The rapper later claimed the video of her fall was AI-generated, but concertgoers and news reports confirm it was real.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Rapper Cardi B took a tumble during her concert in Las Vegas on Friday, falling backward off a chair on stage. After finishing the song, she stood up and blamed 'the government' for the mishap. Cardi B later claimed the video of her fall was AI-generated, but eyewitness accounts and news reports confirm the incident was real.

Why it matters

Cardi B's fall and subsequent claims about it being AI-generated raise questions about the role of social media and the spread of misinformation, especially when it comes from high-profile figures. The incident also comes after Cardi B made controversial comments threatening violence against ICE agents, further highlighting the ongoing tensions between celebrities, the government, and the public.

The details

During her 'Little Miss Drama Tour' stop at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Cardi B was performing while seated in a chair on stage. She leaned back a little too far and fell backward, hitting the ground. Background dancers rushed to help her, then improvised an erotic dance over her body. After finishing the song, Cardi B stood up and declared, 'That was the government. That was the government!' She then danced off to another part of the stage.

  • Cardi B's concert took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Two days prior, on February 12, 2026, Cardi B had threatened violence against ICE agents during a tour stop in California.

The players

Cardi B

An American rapper known for her outspoken personality and controversial statements.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency that oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which Cardi B had threatened in her prior comments.

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What they’re saying

“That was the government. That was the government!”

— Cardi B (Reported by concert attendees)

“As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behavior.”

— Department of Homeland Security (The Gateway Pundit)

What’s next

Cardi B's claims about the video being AI-generated are likely to be further investigated, and her comments threatening violence against ICE agents may also face scrutiny from authorities.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of navigating celebrity culture, social media, and the spread of misinformation. It also underscores the need for public figures to be mindful of the impact of their words and actions, especially when it comes to sensitive political and social issues.