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  "textContent": "Cardi B has found herself at the centre of a political firestorm after comments she made on stage during the opening night of her  _Little miss drama_ tour went viral, prompting a sharp response from US authorities.\n\nThe rapper made the remarks during her February 11 concert at Acrisure Arena, briefly pausing the show to criticise Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, amid ongoing immigration crackdowns in the United States.\n\nVideo clips circulating on social media show Cardi telling the crowd that she would not allow immigration officers to target her fans, adding that she would protect them if enforcement agents appeared at the venue. The comments drew loud cheers from the audience before she resumed the performance with ‘I like it’.\n\nAs the footage spread online, the Department of Homeland Security responded from its official social media account, resharing coverage of the incident and making a remark that referenced the rapper’s past controversies. The post triggered immediate backlash, with many accusing the agency of attempting to discredit her rather than address the substance of her comments.\n\nCardi later pushed back online, criticising the department’s response and reiterating her opposition to immigration enforcement actions. The exchange quickly escalated, drawing widespread attention and placing the rapper among a growing list of celebrities speaking out against ICE in recent weeks.\n\nThe controversy has partly overshadowed the launch of Cardi’s _Little miss drama_  arena tour, which opened with a near two-hour set packed with new material from _Am I the drama?_  alongside hits from _Invasion of Privacy_. The opening night featured elaborate choreography, high-energy production and a tightly paced setlist that included tracks such as ‘WAP’, ‘Up’ and ‘Bodak yellow’.\n\nThe 35-date tour continues across North America through April, with upcoming stops including Las Vegas and a hometown performance at Madison Square Garden on March 25.\n\nThe post Cardi B’s on-stage ICE comments spark online clash with US authorities appeared first on HUM News.",
  "title": "Cardi B’s on-stage ICE comments spark online clash with US authorities"
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