Cardi B Made Her Hosting Debut at the 2021 AMAs — Check Out Her 5 Best Moments
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It's official: there's no party like a Cardi B party! The 29-year-old rapper made her hosting debut at the 2021 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Just as we expected, Cardi brought her larger-than-life personality to the stage and kept viewers entertained down to the very last minute. Seconds after making her grand entrance, she told the crowd, "I ain't gonna lie. I'm a little nervous. I'm sweating." Between hyping up fellow Bronx native Jennifer Lopez before her performance and slaying as a fashion queen all night long, it's safe to say that Cardi was a huge hit. Ahead, check out all of the "WAP" rapper's standout moments from the AMAs!
When She Hit the Red Carpet Wearing a Custom Schiaparelli Piece
Cardi turned heads in a black Schiaparelli gown, matching veil, and giant chandelier earrings, but that gold face mask pretty much stole the show.
When She Made Her Grand Entrance to the AMAs Stage
Fashion-wise, Cardi didn't hold back! The rapper took the AMAs stage in a black velvet, slitted dress and sky-high feathered headpiece by Alexandre Vauthier.
When She Invited JoJo Siwa to Her House For Christmas
During her opening monologue, Cardi shared a funny story about trying to nab JoJo for her daughter Kulture's princess-themed birthday party in July. "So my husband, he was trying to get JoJo Siwa for my daughter's birthday party but she is booked and busy," she said. "So JoJo Siwa, could you please come see my daughter at Christmas? I know you cost a lot of money. Let me tell you something. Y'all rappers don't got nothing on JoJo Siwa."
Minutes later, when JoJo took the stage to announce the winner award for best pop group or duo, she responded to Cardi's request! "Cardi, I'm going to see what I can do and I'm going to try and make Christmas happen, I promise. Putting it in my phone right now."
When She Took Home an Award For Favorite Hip-Hop Song
"Oh my god, I'm so famous! Thank you so much Bardi Gang, thank you to my fans, to my new fans, to the ones that been holding me down all these years, thank you for voting for me," she said while accepting her award for favorite hip-hop song. "And thank you, Jesus! Always gotta thank Jesus! But I gotta go host!"
When She Introduced BTS Dressed in Head-to-Toe Couture
BTS closed the AMAs with a showstopping performance of their megahit "Butter," but Cardi made sure to squeeze in one last look. That headpiece alone deserves to be in a museum!