Cardi B’s bold anti‑ICE warning at her tour opener — “they ain’t taking my fans” — has ignited online debate and a response from DHS.

Cardi B's anti-ICE remarks during her concert sparked nationwide debate and drew a response from the Department of Homeland Security. The rapper's bold statement against ICE was met with polarized reactions from fans and critics, with some defending her while others criticized her past actions. The DHS responded with a sarcastic comment referencing Cardi B's past, which she later addressed by bringing up the Epstein case.