Having watched Cardi B go from social media personality to Love & Hip Hop: New York star, and now a Grammy-winning, record-breaking rapper, her success is a win for many who think they must change to make it big.
The New York native’s first headlining arena tour, Little Miss Drama, just ended. Instead of posting a generic “thank you” on X (formerly Twitter), Cardi B made a video to show her gratitude to fans, Bardi Gang, the crew, and industry friends who supported her.
I couldn’t help but smile at all the female rappers she brought out on stage during the tour. At a time of division among these talented women, Cardi shows there’s room for everyone to win. Competition is part of the game, but unity is also possible. Here are all the female rappers who graced the stage during her tour.
GloRilla
According to Cardi, she and GloRilla are cousins, so it was a family affair when she brought the Memphis native on night one of the Los Angeles tour stop in February. They performed their hit collaboration “Tomorrow 2.”
Megan thee Stallion
When Cardi’s tour dates and cities were announced, many fans hoped for a surprise appearance from Megan thee Stallion in Houston. They got their wish on March 4, when Megan came out, and the two performed their hit collab “WAP,” sending the sold-out Toyota Center into a frenzy.
Kash Doll
Kash Doll reps her hometown of Detroit hard, so Cardi B brought her out during her tour stop at Little Caesars Arena on March 15. It was Kash Doll’s birthday weekend, and she performed “Here I Go.” Since Cardi said Kash Doll’s album will take her to another level, I’m predicting a collaboration is near. I can’t wait to hear it!
Lil’ Kim
Lil’ Kim influenced many female rappers with her mannerisms and high-fashion looks. I’m always excited when she gets her flowers because she truly is the “Queen Bee.” At Cardi B’s first sold-out Madison Square Garden show, those in attendance were in the presence of rap royalty when Lil’ Kim performed her verse on Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm (Remix)” on March 25.
Trina
When you hear “Queen of Miami,” no one but the legendary Trina comes to mind, who is also known as “The Baddest.” When Cardi B brought her out at the Florida stop on April 14 to perform “Look Back At Me,” the atmosphere in Amerant Bank Arena felt like a big party. Cardi also paid homage to Trina, revealing she is one of her idols.
She brought out Vybz Kartel and Ounza, too.
Missy Elliott
When closing out a dominant tour, you have to bring out someone in a league of their own. Cardi got the one and only Missy Elliott to make a surprise appearance in Atlanta during night two, the final show of the Little Miss Drama Tour on April 18. Elliott performed her hit song “Lose Control.”
Header image credit: Instagram/@lilkimthequeenbee
