Rehearsals for the “Saturday Night Live” 1,000th episode reportedly took a turn after Cardi B overheard a joke about Nicki Minaj and did not take it lightly.
According to sources who spoke with TMZ, Cardi allegedly had an epic meltdown during rehearsals for the January 31 episode. Insiders claim one of the proposed jokes referenced Minaj’s recent affiliation with MAGA and Donald Trump. While the punchline did not involve Cardi directly, those close to the situation say the “Bodak Yellow” rapper snapped after overhearing the setup.
Sources add that the reaction may be tied to the long-running tension between Cardi and Nicki. The “Super Bass” performer previously targeted Cardi’s children on social media, and that history has kept things heated between the two rap stars.
During the alleged meltdown, Cardi reportedly threatened to leave the show as emotions escalated. She is said to have thrown her phone at a TV monitor backstage. In addition, she allegedly entered a producer’s office and punched a screen until it broke.
The damaged screen reportedly had to be replaced before dress rehearsal could continue. The incident is said to have unsettled several people on set.
Cardi B has not responded to these allegations publicly.
