SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – As Bad Bunny gears up to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, Cardi B has expressed her pride in his achievements, highlighting his cultural significance and bravery in speaking out against the escalating immigration arrests. Speaking to The Associated Press, Cardi B acknowledged Bad Bunny's stance against ICE, stating, “I’m proud of everything that he’s been standing up for against ICE and everything.” This comment comes ahead of her performance at Michael Rubin’s high-profile Fanatics Super Bowl Party, where artists such as SZA, Don Toliver, and Travis Scott also performed.

Cardi B reflected on the impact of Bad Bunny, especially after their collaboration on the chart-topping track “I Like It,” which played a crucial role in bringing Latin music into the mainstream. Bad Bunny is scheduled to take the Super Bowl stage on Sunday, just a week after clinching the Album of the Year award at the 2026 Grammys for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” Notably, it is the first time an all-Spanish-language album has won this prestigious honor. At the Grammys, Bad Bunny used his acceptance speech to voice his disapproval towards the Trump administration's immigration policies, saying, “ICE out.”

During her conversation, Cardi B expressed a sense of unity among Hispanics and Latinos, stating, “It just feels like everything is aligned right now... We standing. They standing. We all standing.” With the buzz around the Super Bowl, particularly concerning their shared hit “I Like It,” Cardi B was asked about the potential of performing with Bad Bunny on such a grand platform. Her excitement was palpable as she replied, “That’d be exciting.”

While Bad Bunny prepares for his halftime show, Cardi B is also getting ready for her highly anticipated tour, which kicks off on February 11 in Palm Desert, California. This tour marks her first headlining arena tour in six years following the release of her highly awaited sophomore album, “Am I the Drama,” unveiled just four months after she welcomed her first child with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, making him her fourth child overall.

Cardi B has been immersing herself in rigorous rehearsal schedules that double as physical training, building momentum and confidence for her return to the stage. She commented, “The rehearsing is my workout. I’m just doing my job.” With her recent album resonating with fans and plans to create a new album while on tour, Cardi B has expressed her enthusiasm about the journey ahead. “I feel really confident,” she shared. “Knowing the fans are going to be there and know the music. It’s exciting.”