Cardi B’s SNL Rehearsal Incident: A Lesson in Respect

Cardi B was slated to appear on the 31st‑January episode of Saturday Night Live, a special broadcast marking the show’s 1,000th performance. During pre‑show preparations, the Weekend Update team was rehearsing jokes for a segment. One of these jokes referenced Nicki Minaj’s recent political leanings—a long‑standing source of tension between the two artists. Although Cardi was not directly named, she reacted sharply to the remark.

Witnesses reported that Cardi’s anger escalated quickly. She threatened to quit the show, threw her phone at a television screen backstage, and stormed into the producers’ office where she smashed a monitor until it shattered. The broken equipment had to be replaced before the final dress rehearsal could begin, leaving everyone on set uneasy.

The offending joke was ultimately removed from the episode. This incident underscores how sensitive topics can provoke unexpected reactions, especially when personal rivalries are involved.

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