"This is a blatant lie": Internet reacts as Cardi B claims she rejected Super Bowl Halftime Show offer

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Cardi B has set off a debate online after revealing that she once turned down an official opportunity to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The rapper made the claim during a recent Billboard interview, where she discussed her upcoming album, career, and more. Cardi B also explained the reason for declining the Super Bowl Halftime Show performance offer, stating:

"I got asked to do the Super Bowl and I denied it. I feel like soon, if I get to do it, I am going to have more hits. I am going to be more experienced and I am going to eat that up."

She also added that the opportunity is not off the table entirely. The rapper was asked if she sees herself doing the halftime show in the future. She answered,

"Of course."

After the interview was published, one netizen declared:

"This is a blatant lie lmao. What hits she got to perform at the super bowl? A 2017 song?"

Online reactions to Cardi B's claim of denying the Super Bowl Halftime Show proposal

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that,

"Cardi B tells Billboard that she turned down the Super Bowl Halftime Show: "I got asked to do the Super Bowl and I denied it. I feel like soon, if I get to do it, I'm going to have more hits. I'm going to be more experienced and I'm going to eat that up.""

Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post to pen their reactions. Below are some of their remarks:

"Ok... I enjoy Cardi and am in no way a hater, but this sounds VERY far-fetched. Unless they were doing a medley of a lot of folks, Cardi B only has like 4-5 hits. No way she was asked to headline alone.", penned an X user.
"Y'all need to grow up. She would not just come out and tell a lie like this. The REAL insight is how spiteful Desiree Perez is (executive producer of the half time show) to offer her this spot over the obvious choice. Maybe they also called Nicki tho "NFL fire sum nigas THEN call us"", stated another.
"Acting like this is impossible is crazy. Considering how many hits she has I am not surprised they asked her to do the show. It was probably a couple years ago.", commented a third.

Others also chimed in:

"Cardi B's new album bout to have at least 3 hits WATCHHH. And one of them will go number 1 and 2 will go top 10", predicted a fan.
"I am honestly a fan if Cardi B but honestly speaking how many hits does she have to perform at the Super Bowl", noted another.
"Cardi has got to up her singing game. She’s got too much drama but no bars. Maybe she should focus on modeling.", declared a third.

Cardi B has delivered five No. 1 singles and 13 top 10 entries so far. She has collaborated with stars like Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, and GloRilla. Her upcoming second album, Am I the Drama?, is officially slated to be released on September 19, 2025.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu