Cardi B’s latest livestream quickly turned political after she returned from performing overseas and began comparing her experience abroad to life in the United States. The rapper spent several days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she headlined the Soundstorm Festival from December 11th to 13th. While catching a break between shows, she went live on Instagram to reflect on her trip and immediately highlighted how much she enjoyed being there. “The people over here is hip, honey. They are very polite. They don’t look at you like you’re poor,” she said, describing the warm welcome she felt. She also raved about the costs of food and shopping, saying, “I like everything duty-free, tax-free, discount-free.”
Her tone shifted once she started talking about home. Cardi expressed frustration with the political environment and how she feels treated in the U.S. “I’m starting not to like America. America makes me pay taxes. The Vice President is talking sh*t about me on Twitter. I don’t feel real appreciated in America. Y’all need to convince me to come back,” she told viewers. Her criticism comes after years of speaking out against Donald Trump’s administration; following his return to office, she wrote, “We need a Hail Mary.”
Her remarks sparked immediate reactions from Trump supporters online. As AllHipHop reported, one person responded, “Well, let me tell you, Cardi B is free to make her own choices, but if she doesn’t want to come back to the USA, that’s her loss! We’re focused on keeping America great and supporting our leaders like Vice President JD Vance. MAGA AmericaFirst.” Another commented, “No body cares if cardi b ever came back to America.”
The timing of Cardi’s frustration is notable. Days earlier, Vice President J.D. Vance tweeted, “Nicki>Cardi,” shortly after Nicki Minaj publicly aligned herself with Trump on issues related to Christians in Nigeria. His post, combined with the ongoing rivalry, likely contributed to Cardi’s irritation and her comments about not feeling valued in the United States.
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