Cardi B inadvertently offered a small consolation to those who boycotted the 2026 Met Gala: she may have gotten everyone in attendance sick.
Cardi B's Revelation on the Red Carpet
While walking the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night, the Grammy-winning rapper casually informed reporters that she was under the weather. "You wanna know a secret?" she said inches from microphones in a video published on X by Variety. "I'm actually sick, and I have a fever."
Despite not feeling well, the "I Like It" artist did not let her illness diminish her presence. Immediately after confessing she was sick, a reporter asked if she was "art or the artist" that night, referencing the dress code "Fashion is Art." "I am both, honey!" Cardi B playfully responded.
Controversy Surrounding the 2026 Met Gala
This year's Met Gala was considered especially controversial due to its main sponsors and honorary chairs: billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Their involvement brought a "let them eat cake" sentiment amid rising "eat the rich" attitudes. The fashion fundraiser faced heavy protests both on the ground and online, with several celebrities speaking out about the poor optics for those who attended.
Notably, "Empire" and "Hidden Figures" star Taraji P. Henson responded to a viral video titled "A warning for celebs" by influencer Meredith Lynch, which called out celebrities who ignored the Bezos aspect. "??????I am so confused by some ppl that are going," Henson commented. "I am just like WTF ARE WE DOING!?!?!?!" Bella Hadid also liked Lynch's video.
