GloRilla and Cardi B.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty
Cardi Bstole the show at the 2022American Music Awardson Sunday.
The 30-year-old rap superstar made a surprise appearance alongside GloRilla to deliver the debut performance of their hit “Tomorrow 2,” a remix of the 23-year-old rapper’s single “Tomorrow,” on the awards show, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. The televised performance markedCardi B’s first since thedeath of rapper Takeoff, who was in Migos withCardi B’s husband,Offset, and Quavo.
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The pair then performed choreography with the dancers, andCardi Bheld an endearing grin on her face through the end of the performance, sticking her tongue out as she hit each mark.
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It’s been a week of surprise performances forCardi B, who popped up at her friend Lizzo’s Special Tour stop at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on Friday to rap “Rumors” alongside the performer.
“Lizzo show was amazing !It was very pretty, very positive and I saw Missy Elliott,“tweetedCardi Bafter the concert, which also saw Elliott appear to perform “Tempo” with Lizzo.
“I am a Fan ofCardi B!” wrote Lizzo, 34, onTwitterfollowing the performance. “I been following her since before love&hiphop… But as much as I fan over her as an artist, who she is as a PERSON is UNMATCHED. @iamcardib thank U for always coming thru for me, for standing up for us when you don’t have to. U the peoples champ! I LOVE U.”
Earlier this week, Cardi B addressed the late Takeoff — who wasshot and killed in Houston at age 28earlier this month — in anemotional post on Instagram.
“Takeoff your untimely passing has brought a great deal of pain and sorrow to so many lives,” began the “I Like It” performer. “The impact you had in this world was so considerable and we have struggled to grasp this tragedy.”
“I am heartbroken but I am grateful for all the precious memories we got to share while you were here with us,” she continued. “This has truly been a nightmare and the pain is incomparable.”
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Host Wayne Brady spoke of Takeoff’s death during the live show, saying, “We recently lost Kirsnick Khari Ball, better known as Takeoff, one-third of the groundbreaking hip-hop group Migos,” Brady said. “On behalf of all of us that love hip-hop all around the world, we thank you, Takeoff, for your artistry, and tonight, we honor your memory.”
The 2022 AMAs are airing live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
