Cardi B made her return to Saturday Night Live as musical guest on January 31, 2026, performing two tracks from her 2025 album Am I the Drama?. The Bronx rapper showcased 'Bodega Baddie' with Dominican accordionist El Prodigio and followed with 'ErrTime,' marking her first appearance on the show since 2018.
Cardi B appeared as the musical guest on the January 31, 2026, episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Alexander Skarsgård. She performed 'Bodega Baddie' and 'ErrTime' from her latest album, Am I the Drama?, a 33-track release that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album, her follow-up to 2018's Invasion of Privacy, has been widely acclaimed, earning a spot at number 60 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Albums of 2025. Rob Sheffield described it in his review as a 'massive comeback triumph' and a 'fittingly grand return for a queen who never left the throne.'
Opening with the merengue and dembow-influenced 'Bodega Baddie,' Cardi B was joined onstage by renowned Dominican accordionist El Prodigio, blending Bronx culture with Dominican sounds. Her second performance was 'ErrTime,' which is nominated for Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song at the upcoming NAACP Image Awards. This marked her first SNL appearance since 2018, the year of her debut album's release. Additionally, Cardi made a cameo in a sketch alongside cast member Marcello Hernandez.
Reflecting on the experience, Cardi B posted on Instagram: 'It’s such a honor for me to perform on one of the most prestigious stages in America…SNL with THEE @elprodigiord! Bringing real Dominican sound, real Dominican culture, infused with the sounds and culture of the Bronx!' In a 2024 interview with Rolling Stone, she discussed her creative process: 'I’m a different person every single day… When I’m in a good mood and I’m with my friends, [I’m] like, “Damn, I want my shit to be played in this club.” But then I might be mad with my man, so it’s like now I want to do this song. But then I want to do a pop record. I want to do my sing-y shit.'
Following the performance, Cardi B is set to launch her first headline arena tour since 2019. The Little Miss Drama tour begins February 11 in Palm Desert, California, and spans 31 cities, concluding in mid-April in Georgia.
