Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper known for her unfiltered charisma and chart-topping anthems, has added yet another chapter to her whirlwind 2025 with a major announcement: her first headlining arena tour, the “Little Miss Drama Tour,” set to launch in February 2026. Coming hot on the heels of her fourth child’s birth in late November, the 33-year-old Bronx native is wasting no time reclaiming the stage, blending motherhood milestones with her signature high-energy performances. The tour, supporting her sophomore album Am I the Drama?, promises to be a spectacle of drama-infused hits, surprise guests, and Cardi at her most electrifying.

The news broke during her September 16 appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, where Cardi, fresh off revealing her album’s star-studded tracklist, pumped her arms and declared, “Cardi B’s going on tour!” It’s her first full arena run and the biggest production of her career, spanning over 30 North American dates from February 11 in Palm Desert, California, to April 18 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans, still buzzing from the album’s September 19 drop—which features collaborations with Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, and more—flocked to presales, with general tickets selling out in select markets within hours.

For Cardi, this isn’t just a comeback; it’s a statement of resilience. Just weeks ago, on November 5, she welcomed her son with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots star, in a low-key delivery surrounded by family. Photos from the hospital showed her beaming, bare-faced and blissful, cradling the newborn amid a sea of pink balloons—a boy, as the couple revealed earlier this year. Yet, in true Cardi fashion, she’s already eyeing the horizon. “Motherhood fuels me,” she posted on Instagram Stories post-birth, hinting at the tour with a wink: “Rest while you can, baby—Mommy’s got stages to slay.” Her timeline is tight: the tour kicks off barely three months after delivery, a move that’s drawn both admiration and raised eyebrows from fans and experts alike.

This audacious schedule underscores Cardi’s evolution from viral sensation to enduring icon. Back in 2019, her last major outing—the Invasion Tour supporting her debut Invasion of Privacy—wrapped amid personal turbulence, including her split from ex Offset. She’s since headlined festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo but held off on a solo arena trek, citing the demands of raising daughters Kulture (7) and Wave (3) as priorities. Now, with a blended family expanding—Diggs has two kids from prior relationships—Cardi is redefining balance. Insiders tell People that her team has built in flexibility, with potential for virtual cameos or scaled-back sets early on, ensuring she prioritizes recovery. Still, her determination resonates: “I’ve waited six years for this,” she told Billboard in a post-announcement interview. “The drama’s in the music, the motherhood, the everything—why not bring it all to the fans?”

The “Little Miss Drama Tour” itinerary reads like a victory lap across Cardi strongholds. It opens February 11 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, hitting Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on February 13, before weaving through the West Coast: Portland (Feb. 17), Vancouver (Feb. 19), Seattle (Feb. 20), Sacramento (Feb. 22), San Francisco’s Chase Center (Feb. 24), and Phoenix (Feb. 26). The spring leg ramps up with Texas triple-threat: Houston (Feb. 28), Austin (March 1), Dallas (March 7). From there, it’s Midwest momentum—Denver (March 9), Minneapolis (March 12), Indianapolis (March 14), Detroit (March 15), Kansas City (March 17), Cincinnati (March 19), and Chicago’s United Center (March 21).

East Coast fever peaks in late March and early April: New York’s Madison Square Garden (March 24 and 25—two nights!), Newark (March 27), Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena (March 28), Boston (March 31), Hartford (April 2), Baltimore (April 4), Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center (April 5), Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena (April 7), Raleigh (April 9), Charlotte (April 11), and wrapping in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena (April 17 and 18). Each stop is arena-sized, a step up from her club and amphitheater roots, with production teased to include immersive visuals tying into Am I the Drama?‘s themes of empowerment and chaos. Expect pyrotechnics, costume changes worthy of a Met Gala, and setlists blending classics like “Bodak Yellow” and “WAP” with new cuts such as “Enough (Miami)” and the Janet Jackson-assisted “Rhythm Nation Remix.”

Ticket frenzy has been fierce. Artist presale launched September 23 via Cardi’s site, followed by Citi and Verizon exclusives on the 22nd, and general onsale September 25 through Ticketmaster. Prices start around $75 for upper levels, climbing to $500-plus for VIP packages with meet-and-greets and soundcheck access. Resale sites like StubHub report secondary market markups of 20-50% already, especially for MSG and Atlanta finales. On X, Cardi’s posts hyping the tour—complete with tour posters and “putting the kids to bed early” captions—have amassed millions of views, with one September 16 announcement racking up 46,000 likes. “Canada, the drama is coming for you!” she teased in a September 30 update for Toronto dates.

This tour arrives at a pivotal moment for Cardi. Am I the Drama? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving 300,000 units in its first week and spawning three top-10 singles. Critics praised its raw lyricism, with Rolling Stone calling it “a postpartum powerhouse of confessionals.” Offstage, her life with Diggs—a romance that blossomed publicly in early 2025—has stabilized her public narrative. The couple’s gender reveal in August, a blue confetti explosion at a Patriots game, went viral, humanizing the “drama queen.” Diggs, fresh off a career-high season, even joked in an E! interview about joining her onstage: “If she needs a hype man, I’m there—post-nap.”

Yet, Cardi hasn’t shied from the scrutiny. Post-birth, tabloids speculated on her “snap-back” timeline, prompting a fiery clapback: “Y’all act like touring after a C-section is new—I’ve been Cardi long before the kids.” Medical pros echo caution; obstetricians note that while physically feasible by eight weeks postpartum, high-impact shows require tailored fitness regimens. Cardi’s camp confirms she’s working with a postpartum specialist, incorporating pelvic floor therapy and strength training to handle the tour’s demands—two-hour sets, choreography, and fan interactions.

In the rap world, where female artists often juggle grueling schedules with family, Cardi’s move sets a precedent. Peers like Nicki Minaj, who toured postpartum in 2019, have lauded her grit on social media: “Queens breed and conquer,” Minaj posted. It also spotlights industry shifts: arenas mean bigger crews, better pay, and broader reach, potentially grossing $50 million per Pollstar estimates. For fans, it’s a chance to witness history—Cardi, the stripper-turned-superstar, commanding 20,000-seat venues on her terms.

As tickets dwindle and hype builds, the “Little Miss Drama Tour” embodies Cardi’s ethos: turn chaos into crowns. From no-makeup mornings to sold-out nights, she’s proving that even amid the beautiful mess of new motherhood, the queen always rises. With a baby in one arm and a mic in the other, 2026 will be her year—dramatic, dazzling, and unapologetically Cardi.