Cardi B performs stripped down hits in Tiny Desk concert debut

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made her debut on NPR Music's Tiny Desk series in an episode released on October 19, 2026. UPI, NPR, Complex, and EURweb all reported on the performance. UPI reported that the 34-year-old artist performed stripped-down versions of her popular songs during the intimate concert set. [1][2][5][6]

According to UPI, Cardi B performed a set list that included her hits Bodak Yellow and I Like It. She also delivered renditions of Hello, ErrTime, Man of Your Word, Be Careful, Up, and her latest single Ah Ha, which was released in July. UPI reported that she was joined on stage by DJ Ray G along with musicians Adam Blackstone, Eugene Roberts, Clayton Sears, and Cedric Thompson. [1]

Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is an American rapper born and raised in New York City who launched her music career in 2016. Tiny Desk Concerts is a video series hosted by NPR Music in Washington, D.C., featuring live, usually stripped-down performances by musicians across various genres. [8][9]