Cardi B and Department of Homeland Security Clash Over ICE Comments
NEW YORK, NY — Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has ignited a fiery exchange with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following comments she made about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a recent concert. The controversy began on February 12, 2026, when Cardi B kicked off her Little Miss Drama Tour in a vibrant orange sequined outfit and addressed her audience with a defiant message against ICE. “Bitch, if ICE come in here, we’re gonna jump they asses. Bitch, I got some bear mace in the back. They ain’t taking my fans, bitch. Let’s go!” she declared before launching into her hit single “I Like It.”
Video of the moment quickly went viral on social media platforms, drawing praise from fans who lauded Cardi B for her unapologetic stance. One TikTok user commented, “And the thing is, she’s not joking, she’s fr I love her!” while another called her “the queen” for speaking out when other artists remained silent. Cardi B’s remarks resonated deeply with many Latino fans, who felt the message reflected their own fears and frustrations amid ongoing immigration enforcement efforts.
However, the exchange took a sharp turn when the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency’s parent organization, DHS, responded by resharing a TMZ post highlighting Cardi B’s comments. In a pointed tweet, DHS referenced past controversial remarks from the rapper about drugging and robbing men before her rise to fame, stating, “As long as she doesn’t drug and rob our agents, we’ll consider that an improvement over her past behavior.”
Cardi B swiftly fired back on the social media platform X, now the rebranded Twitter, shifting the conversation toward a broader critique of government accountability. “If we talking about drugs let’s talk about Epstein and friends drugging underage girls to rape them. Why yall don’t wanna talk about the Epstein files?” she wrote, drawing attention to the ongoing public scrutiny surrounding the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and recently released documents related to his case. Her response resonated widely, garnering over 650,000 likes and more than 21 million views.
The rapper’s comments about ICE were not isolated to that one moment. During another performance of “Taki Taki,” a 2019 collaboration with DJ Snake, Cardi B playfully warned her Latino fans to “Chill before ICE come get us, honey,” eliciting cheers and laughter from the crowd. In a separate incident captured on video, she appeared to fall from a chair mid-performance and quipped, “That was the government,” before continuing with her set.
This back-and-forth highlights the growing tension between prominent cultural figures and federal agencies involved in immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement policies have long been a flashpoint in American political discourse, with critics arguing that ICE’s actions often target vulnerable communities. Advocates for immigrant rights have praised Cardi B’s willingness to speak out, noting that her platform brings attention to issues that are frequently marginalized.
As this online dispute unfolds, it underscores the complex intersection of entertainment, politics, and social justice in the digital age. For those affected by sexual assault, the National Sexual Assault Hotline offers confidential support at 1-800-656-HOPE, connecting callers to local resources nationwide.
Cardi B’s bold stance and the DHS’s pointed response reflect a broader national conversation about immigration, government transparency, and the role of public figures in shaping political dialogue. Observers will be watching closely to see how this exchange evolves in the coming days.
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