Cardi B Swaps Latto for Kelly Rowland in Tiny Desk Set
The rapper replaced a lyric in her song ErrTime during a live performance for the NPR Tiny Desk Concert series.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Latin
Cardi B performed an eight-song set at the NPR Tiny Desk Concert series on October 19, 2026. During the performance, the artist changed a lyric in her song ErrTime to feature Kelly Rowland instead of Latto.
Why it matters
The change reflects an ongoing public rift between the two artists that has played out in live performances and musical releases over the last year. Kelly Rowland publicly acknowledged the shout-out on social media shortly after the performance.
Cardi B delivered an eight-song set for her NPR Tiny Desk performance. The artist previously collaborated with Latto on a remix of the same track in September 2025.
The players
Cardi B
She is a prominent Grammy Award-winning rapper and songwriter known for her chart-topping hits and influential presence in hip-hop.
Kelly Rowland
She is a singer, actress, and television personality who rose to international fame as a member of the girl group Destiny's Child.
Latto
She is a rapper and songwriter who gained recognition after winning the reality television series The Rap Game.
Adam Blackstone
He is an accomplished bassist, musical director, and producer who has worked on numerous high-profile televised concert productions.
The details
Backed by a live band led by Adam Blackstone, Cardi B modified the lyric from Bad yellow b-tch look like Latto to Bad brown b-tch she look like Kelly in this mothaf-cka. Kelly Rowland later shared a clip of the moment on Instagram with a supportive message that Cardi B subsequently reposted.
Timeline
September 2025: Cardi B and Latto collaborated on an ErrTime remix.
May 2026: Latto released the album Big Mama.
July 2026: Cardi B first removed Latto's name during a performance at the Essence Festival.
October 19, 2026: Cardi B performed an eight-song set for the NPR Tiny Desk Concert series.
Industry Dynamics
This performance follows a pattern of lyrical changes established by the artist at the July 2026 Essence Festival. Such public revisions to lyrics reflect how modern hip-hop rivalries are frequently negotiated through live performance platforms.
Fans can watch the full performance and listen to the updated lyric on the official NPR Tiny Desk portal. The segment provides viewers with access to a stripped-back, live arrangement of the artist's catalog.
The takeaway
Musical artists often use high-profile live platforms to signal changes in their professional relationships and personal alliances. Viewers can monitor social media engagement to see how these public interactions between artists continue to develop.
Further reading
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