Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, recently shared a glimpse into her personal battles as she faced health challenges leading up to her New Year’s Eve performance in Miami. The 31-year-old artist, who made headlines with the news of her separation from husband Offset, took to Instagram to reveal her health struggles before taking the stage at Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve.
In a candid Instagram story, Cardi disclosed, “I’m literally fighting for my life right now… I am so sick.” She expressed bewilderment at her sudden illness, especially since she was comfortably wearing sweaters in New York just days ago. Cardi humorously attributed her ailment to being “allergic to Florida,” joking that a cough emerged as soon as she landed in Miami for the show.
Despite her health challenges, Cardi was determined to deliver a memorable performance. She emphasized the magnitude of the event and the effort she was putting into overcoming her illness, stating, “Bro, I’ve been fighting for three days, and I have a huge performance later. Huge performance. Like, alright, I get that it’s New Year’s, but I have this huge performance, and I’m fighting, fighting.”
The rapper later showcased her sultry performance look in a video, highlighting the finishing touches applied by her stylist. Dressed in a stunning black cut-out gown adorned with large diamond earrings and a matching necklace, Cardi B exuded confidence despite her recent health struggles.
Cardi B’s appearance on Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve was a part of a star-studded lineup, including LL Cool J, Post Malone, NewJeans, Ivy Queen, Aqua, Doechii, Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Janelle Monáe, Ludacris, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp with Coco Jones, and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
The high-profile performance comes in the wake of Cardi B’s announcement of her split from Offset at the beginning of December. The couple, who quietly tied the knot in 2017, shares two children, Kulture Kiari and Wave Set.
As Cardi B navigates the complexities of her personal life in the public eye, her commitment to her craft and determination to entertain fans despite health challenges adds a compelling layer to her narrative.
