Cardi B's Tour Sells Out
Cardi B just clapped back at critics who questioned her ability to tour post-motherhood — every show on her "Little Miss Drama" tour has sold out. This success comes as a direct response to doubters who thought new motherhood would derail her career momentum.
The "Little Miss Drama" tour is Cardi B's first headlining arena tour in six years and is in support of her second studio album, "Am I the Drama?", which was released in September 2025. The tour is a significant milestone, marking her biggest tour to date. The tour's financial success was immediate, grossing nearly $12 million in its first seven sold-out shows alone. This early success translates to an average gross of approximately $1.7 million per night, with one show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles surpassing the $2 million mark. This achievement places her among the few female rappers, including Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, and Missy Elliott, to gross over $2 million for a single show. A historic moment on the tour was Cardi B becoming the first female rapper to sell out two consecutive nights at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. These record-breaking performances kicked off the tour and featured a lengthy 37-song setlist. The stage production for the "Little Miss Drama" tour has been described as ambitious and theatrical, featuring dramatic lighting, large-scale stage design, and multiple costume changes. The show's elaborate nature includes the artist being suspended above the audience during her performance. Throughout the tour, Cardi B has been joined by a lineup of special guest performers. Appearances have included GloRilla, Kehlani, Tyla, and Blueface, who have performed alongside her on select dates. The tour's success serves as a direct response to critics who have questioned her drawing power. During a performance in Vancouver, she directly addressed online trolls, telling the audience to "Go tell them motherf*ers on Twitter that this st gets sold out, packed out." Prior to launching the tour, Cardi B had not engaged in many live performances in recent years. In December 2022, she revealed she had been paid $1 million for a single 35-minute private performance. She also disclosed turning down a $65 million tour offer in 2024, stating she would wait until her album was announced to secure more lucrative deals.
