Cardi B takes over the halftime show at Madison Square Garden on a tense NBA Finals night
The Grammy-winning rapper delivered a short set that included "Bodega Baddie" and "Bodak Yellow," with portions airing only on NBA League Pass.
- On Monday, June 8, New York City native Cardi B performed a fiery halftime show at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
- The Knicks entered Monday's contest leading the series 2-0, marking the first NBA Finals game hosted in New York City in 27 years.
- Cardi performed hits including 'Bodega Baddie' and 'Bodak Yellow' for a crowd that included President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Fans watching the ABC broadcast missed the performance, while commentator Charles Barkley made jokes about the rapper's outfit during the intermission.
- The evening showcased the intersection of sports and culture in New York, with Cardi watching the second half courtside near the Spurs bench.
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Cardi B Shows Out for New York During NBA Finals Game 3 Halftime Show
Cardi B delivered a high voltage performance for the halftime show during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The three-minute set kicked off as the Jumbotron focused on a group of dancers sporting orange Knicks jersey dresses revealed the rapper to be sitting courtside. Cardi promptly took the microphone and launched into “Bodega Baddie,” a blistering track off her recent album, Am I the Drama? Cardi B…
Charles Barkley Goes Viral Over Comment on Cardi B’s Appearance at NBA Finals: 'Man Said the Quiet Part Loud as Hell'
Charles Barkley went viral during the Game 3 broadcast of the NBA Finals after commenting on Cardi B’s appearance during her halftime performance. As the “WAP” rapper performed “Bodak Yellow” in a grey bustier for the sold out-crowd at Madison Square Garden, one sports commentator noted that the analysts were stuck competing with Cardi B for the fans’ attention. Barkley quickly chimed in, noting, “I don’t know if those [are] B’s. That might be C…
Charles Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ crew drool over Cardi B during halftime of Game 3
Much like the Madison Square Garden crowd, Charles Barkley couldn't keep him eyes off Cardi B's Game 3 halftime performance. And he didn't keep much of his thoughts to himself, nor the rest of the "Inside the NBA" crew.
Charles Barkley Jokes About Cardi B’s Having Cardi D’s Bra Size
ESPN’s Charles Barkley, never one to hold back on the air, delivered another unfiltered moment Monday night during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. As rapper Cardi B took the stage for the halftime show, Barkley — broadcasting live as part of the Inside the NBA crew now on ESPN — reacted to the performer’s appearance with a quip that quickly lit up social media: “I don’t know if…
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