Cardi B Addresses Viral Teleprompter Slip During Kamala Harris Rally Speech
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Cardi B recently addressed a viral teleprompter glitch she experienced while speaking at Vice President Kamala Harris’s Milwaukee rally, where she was advocating for women’s rights and Harris’s campaign. The incident, which took place Friday, left the rapper briefly flustered and drew a wave of reactions from fans online. However, Cardi B soon turned the moment into a lighthearted and candid reflection on social media.
Cardi B’s full speech at Kamala Harris’ rally in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/SWBkqhWNKA
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 2, 2024
The mishap occurred just as the 32-year-old rapper was starting her speech. Midway through, the teleprompter malfunctioned, leaving her speech momentarily scrambled and delayed. With the crowd eagerly waiting, Cardi B paused and expressed her nerves, saying, “One second, guys. One second. Sorry guys, I’m a little nervous! I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life.” Her excitement about addressing the rally was clear, and she added that she needed “patience” as she adjusted to the glitch, humorously asking, “Patience, where are you, girl?”
Fortunately, a staff member stepped in, handing her a phone to continue re ading her speech, which she had carefully prepared. Cardi B reassured the audience, “I took my time writing this speech, so I’m going to make sure I deliver it right.” She resumed her address, turning the technical setback into a memorable rallying moment, calling on attendees to support Harris and make history. “Are we ready to change the next eight years?” she asked the crowd, encouraging them to support Harris’s presidential aspirations. “Because we are going to make sure we have Kamala Harris in office for eight years!” she added, energizing the audience.
At one point, Cardi B drew attention to Harris’s political rival, former President Donald Trump. “Did you hear what Donny Trump said the other day?” she asked the crowd, highlighting a recent remark from Trump about “protecting” women. Responding to his comment, Cardi joked, “Donny, don’t. Please,” signaling her disapproval.
Cardi B lies and claims that the text on the teleprompter that was later sent to her phone due to technical difficulties was something she spent all day writing. She’s upset that people have just now realized that she’s actually semi-literate.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) November 4, 2024
I’d be embarrassed if I had to… pic.twitter.com/Aw5EhfPOLW
Following the rally, Cardi B took to TikTok to respond to online chatter about the teleprompter mishap. “A lot of y’all talking about, ‘Why you reading it from your phone?’” she said. “Bch, I had to write that st down… B*h, I have three kids.” Cardi explained that while balancing her music, family, and activism, she puts significant effort into her speeches. She added humorously, “My mind be fking racing all goddn day, bch!” Her response was characteristically unfiltered and genuine, reminding fans of the authenticity she’s known for.
As clips of the incident spread online, many fans praised Cardi B’s quick recovery and resilience in the face of a technical glitch. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Cardi was nervous and the teleprompter broke but she pushed through and delivered the message she has been giving to us since day 1!!” Others admired her confidence and realness, with one user noting, “Actually the way Cardi handled this was near flawless… her speech wasn’t loaded into the teleprompter so she improvised. Shout out to her for using her platform to stand up for what she believes is right.” Another fan added, “We love Cardi bc she is not the cookie cutter robot; she is authentically herself always!!”
Actually the way Cardi handled this was near flawless…her speech wasn’t loaded into the teleprompter so she improved.
— Banjee Barbie 🍉🇵🇸 (@BoujeeNBanjee) November 2, 2024
Shout out to her for using her platform to stand up for what she believes is right.
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Through the teleprompter glitch and her honest social media response, Cardi B showed a side of herself that fans admire—unfiltered, genuine, and determined. As her appearance continues to spark discussions, she remains a vocal figure in political and social causes, using her platform to bring awareness and advocate for issues close to her heart.
Shivam Kumar
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