Cardi B is known for her fiery personality and outspokenness, but she also has a limit when it comes to disrespect from her fans. The rapper recently showed her frustration by throwing her microphone at a concertgoer who tossed a drink at her while she was performing in Las Vegas. What happened? According to Insider1, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub, where Cardi B was performing some of her hit songs. A fan in the front row decided to throw their drink at the rapper, hitting her with liquid and ice. Cardi B reacted by hurling her microphone back at the fan, who was then escorted away by security. The rapper continued her performance after the mic toss. This was not the only time Cardi B threw her microphone that weekend. On Friday, July 28, 2023, she also appeared to throw her microphone at a DJ who cut off her tracks multiple times during another performance at the same venue, as captured by a TikTok user. How did Cardi B respond? Cardi B did not immediately comment on the incidents, but she did retweet a video of the microphone throw on Saturday, showing a clearer view of the fan’s attempt to splash her. She also posted a video on Instagram of herself performing at Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub, captioning it “I had fun last night.” How did fans react? Many fans expressed their support and admiration for Cardi B’s actions, praising her for standing up for herself and not tolerating any disrespect. Some fans also criticized the fan who threw the drink, calling them rude and disrespectful. Others joked about the situation, saying they would love to catch Cardi B’s microphone or that they would throw

their phone at her to get her attention. Why is this a trend? Cardi B is not the first artist to experience fans throwing objects at them while performing. In fact, this seems to be a trend that has affected many musicians this year. Harry Styles, Bebe Rexha, Drake, Kelsea Ballerini, Steve Lacy, Kid Cudi and Pink are some of the artists who have been hit by items such as phones, flowers, vapes and bracelets during their concerts. Some fans may think that throwing objects at their idols is a way of showing their love or getting their attention, but this can be very dangerous and disrespectful. Not only can it hurt the artists physically and emotionally, but it can also disrupt their performance and ruin the experience for other fans who paid to see them. What can we do? As fans, we should respect our favorite artists and show them our appreciation in positive ways. We can cheer for them, sing along with them, dance with them and take pictures of them. We can also follow their social media accounts, stream their music and buy their merchandise. We should not throw anything at them or invade their personal space. As Adele said in June, “Have you noticed how people are like forgetting fucking show etiquette at the moment and people are throwing shit on stage?” She reminded fans to “show etiquette” and respect the artists who work hard to entertain us. Cardi B is one of the most successful and influential artists in the music industry today. She deserves our respect and admiration, not our drinks and phones. Let’s hope that this trend of throwing objects at artists stops soon and that we can enjoy their performances without any interruptions or injuries.