AceShowbiz - Cardi B took the stage for the halftime show of Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, AllHipHop reports. Following her energetic performance, she settled courtside with her young son Wave to watch the remainder of the matchup.

Her three-minute set featured the tracks Bodega Baddie and Bodak Yellow, with dancers clad in orange Knicks jersey dresses joining her on stage, AllHipHop detailed. The broadcast on ABC, however, only showed a silent clip of her performance, shifting instead to game analysis. During the Spurs-Knicks game commentary on Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley delivered a humorous remark about Cardi B’s appearance, mistakenly calling her Cardi D. This moment ignited a wave of chatter on social media, with both Cardi B and Barkley trending on X that evening, per Awfulannouncing and Complex.

Cardi B later acknowledged on Instagram Stories that she was sitting near the Spurs bench, playfully noting her proximity to the opposing team while courtside, according to AllHipHop.

Cardi B is a Bronx-born rapper known for her breakthrough single "Cheap Ass Weave" and has appeared in projects like Hustlers and F9. She has earned several award nominations, including a 2022 Grammy nod for Best Rap Performance with her song "Up".

This halftime appearance highlights Cardi B’s continued crossover into major live events, blending her music presence with prominent sports moments. Barkley’s on-air quip added an unexpected viral element, demonstrating how celebrity performances at sporting events can quickly spark broader conversations beyond the court.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.