Cardi B was absent from missed the 2026 Grammys, which took place one day after she appeared on Saturday Night Live. See how the Best Rap Performance nominee marked music's biggest night on Feb 1.

The “Bodak Yellow” rapper – who just this past weekend performed in Studio 8H as the musical guest for the 1000th episode of “Saturday Night Live” – has many believing that she could be a featured performer during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, headlined by the newly crowned album of the year Grammy-winner Bad Bunny.

Cardi's "SNL" performances gave her fans a taste of what to expect on her highly anticipated Little Miss Drama Tour, beginning in Palm Desert, California, on Feb. 11. Cardi will embark on another 31 stops across North America. The tour will come to an end in Atlanta on April 18.

Cardi B pulled up to Saturday Night Live like she never left, delivering a performance that felt calculated, cultural, and fully in her control. It had been years since her last appearance on the SNL stage, but this return was less about nostalgia and more about reestablishing her presence. From the first beat, it was clear she came with purpose.

The rapper also appeared as the musical guest, performing songs from Am I the Drama?

Cardi B earned her sixth Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance for “Outside,” a recognition that would normally place her front and center on music’s biggest night. Instead, Cardi made the quiet decision to skip the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Cardi B said her music sounded different before fame. She said she had to make some changes if she wanted mainstream success.

Cardi B opened up about her mental health struggles with Offset, why she left and how Stefon Diggs is already stepping into her next chapter Now we know why it took Cardi B seven years to drop a new album… maybe. They were together for eight years.