Bardi Brings 'Bodega Baddie' Bangers To iHeartRadio Music Festival Amid Third Album Buzz, Smacks Away Handsy Fan Cupping Her Cardi Cakes

Cardi B's performance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival gave Las Vegas exactly what it came for. Bardi took over the T-Mobile Arena stage on Friday, September 18, during the first night of the festival, delivering a highly anticipated set that had the crowd fully locked in from start to finish. Source: Kevin Winter / Getty Dazzling in a sparkling zebra bodysuit with red fringe, Cardi ran through nearly a dozen tracks, mixing career-defining hits like "WAP," "Bodak Yellow," and "Up" with her latest single "AH HA." She also brought out fan-favorite collaborations including . . .