Cardi B brought her star power to one of basketball’s biggest stages, delivering a high-energy halftime show that showcased her most iconic hits. The New York native took the court at Madison Square Garden to play for his hometown team in a crucial playoff game. With dancers, choreography and his dominant stage presence, the rapper created a memorable moment for the fans present in the hall.According to Billboard , Cardi B performed at halftime during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. The rapper took to the court performing ‘Bodega Baddie’ from his latest album, September’s ‘Am I the Drama?’ , surrounded by dancers wearing orange Knicks jerseys.
Cardi B’s halftime performance highlights her greatest hits
As she made her way to center court, fans inside the arena caught a glimpse of Cardi’s wind-blown hair and her cut-out gray bodysuit. After taking the stage, Cardi delivered her chart-topping hit: ‘Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)’, a three-week number one in 2017. The performance lasted more than three minutes and caused reactions among the crowd gathered for the key game.
Cardi B watches the second half from court
Once her set was wrapped, Cardi settled into the courtside seats below the basket with her 4-year-old son Wave for the second half. In one of her social media posts from her seat, Cardi pans her camera over to the adjacent Spurs bench and talks about sitting near the opposing team’s bench.Broadway star Avery Wilson played the national anthem before the game. Wilson becomes the Knicks’ lucky charm, performing the anthem for the majority of the team’s 2026 postseason run. The New York Knicks lead the series 2-0 after winning the first two games in San Antonio.
