A familiar shoutout was noticeably missing from Cardi B's NPR Tiny Desk performance on Monday (Oct. 19). During her rendition of "ErrTime," the Bronx rapper replaced a lyric mentioning Latto with a reference to Kelly Rowland, drawing renewed attention to the strained relationship between the former collaborators. It wasn't the first time Cardi removed Latto's name from the song, but the latest substitution came with an enthusiastic response from the Destiny's Child singer.
The original lyric, "Bad yellow b*tch, look like Latto in this mothaf*cka," became "Bad brown b*tch, she look like Kelly in this mothaf*cka." According to People, Rowland shared a clip of the performance on Instagram Stories, writing, "Get it Cardi!!!" Cardi reposted the message with an affectionate "I love youuuu!!!"
The moment occurred during Cardi's first appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, where she performed an eight-song set backed by a live band led by Adam Blackstone. Her performance included selections from Am I The Drama? alongside earlier hits such as "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It." However, the altered "ErrTime" lyric quickly became a separate talking point because of the history surrounding the song.
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Cardi B & Latto's Friendship Has Faced Public Tension
The two rappers collaborated on an "ErrTime" remix in September 2025, but their relationship took a hit shortly afterward. A leaked phone conversation captured Cardi insulting Latto while discussing her issues with Ice Spice. Cardi subsequently issued a public apology, explaining that she had been upset during the conversation and still respected her fellow rapper.
Latto revisited the incident on "Gimme Dat," from her May 2026 album Big Mama. In a later appearance on The Breakfast Club, she confirmed the song addressed Cardi and explained why the insult hurt so much. Latto said she had recorded her "ErrTime" remix verse while pregnant, hoping to support Cardi's first-week album sales, only to hear the leaked remarks shortly afterward. Although she expressed disappointment, she also left the door open to reconciliation.
Cardi had already removed Latto's name from "ErrTime" during her Essence Festival performance in July, suggesting the Tiny Desk revision wasn't an entirely new decision. This time, Rowland publicly endorsed the replacement, while Cardi and Latto have yet to announce that they've resolved their differences.
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