Cardi B Makes Her Tiny Desk Concert Debut

Cardi B makes her NPR Tiny Desk debut with an eight-song, 18-minute performance featuring a live band led by Adam Blackstone. The set includes “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” “Up,” and more.

Cardi B Tiny Desk Concert Setlist

This one feels long overdue. Cardi B finally makes her Tiny Desk debut, delivering an eight-song set in just 18 minutes. Backed by a full live band led by music director Adam Blackstone, Cardi runs through “Hello,” “ErrTime,” “Man of Your Word,” “Be Careful,” “Up,” “AH HA,” “Bodak Yellow,” and “I Like It.” The set spans her 2025 album Am I the Drama?, her breakout debut Invasion of Privacy, and her 2026 single.

The performance puts Cardi’s music in a different light, trading arena-sized production for live instrumentation and a more intimate setting. It’s a refreshing showcase of her stage presence and how well her records translate with a live band. The appearance also follows the release of “Don’t Chart,” her contribution to Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album. Watch the full Tiny Desk performance above.