Cardi B almost cancels Atlanta show over clash with venue's staff
NME • • general
Key Points:
- Cardi B nearly canceled a concert at Atlanta's State Farm Arena due to alleged disrespectful treatment of her touring team by venue staff, but the show proceeded as planned after she demanded to speak with higher management.
- The rapper expressed frustration on Instagram Live about the rude behavior of employees, emphasizing that she had performed 35 shows without issues and called for kindness and respect from those in power.
- Cardi B recently won a legal battle against security guard Emani Ellis, who accused her of assault; a judge ruled Cardi could recover nearly $20,000 in trial costs after the jury sided with her last year.
- Additionally, Cardi B is serving as a judge for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Best Childcare Jingle contest, supporting the city's free childcare initiative for two-year-olds, highlighting the importance of childcare for women’s progress.
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