Cardi B Celebrates Historic MTV VMA Win and Vows to Attend 2027 Ceremony
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DJ Longers
- September 30, 2026
‘As I Deserve’: Cardi B Celebrates Historic MTV VMA Win and Vows to Attend 2027 Ceremony
LOS ANGELES — Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Cardi B has celebrated her latest triumph at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, making a firm promise to fans that she will make a triumphant return to the VMAs red carpet next year.
The Bronx-born rap icon secured the coveted Moon Person for Best Hip-Hop alongside collaborator Kehlani for their hit single Safe, featured on her critically acclaimed sophomore album Am I the Drama? The victory marks a historic milestone as the first all-female collaboration to take home the Best Hip-Hop award in VMAs history.
Despite missing the live broadcast in Los Angeles over the weekend, Cardi B took to social media on Tuesday to react to the win, reflecting on the physical dedication that went into creating the visual.
‘I Was Seven Months Pregnant’
Reacting to the announcement which was revealed alongside non-televised categories, Cardi B expressed her gratitude while recounting the demanding shoot for the Arrad-directed music video.
The artist highlighted that she filmed the high-intensity visual while heavily pregnant with her third child, underscoring the work ethic behind the award-winning project.
"As I deserve, bitch," Cardi declared in a candid social media video celebrating the accolade. "I was seven months pregnant and slamming myself on the fucking floor making that video... Yeah, next year I'm going to the VMAs. I promise, I promise."
The victory placed Safe ahead of a highly competitive field, beating out major rival nominations from artists including Drake and Don Toliver.
A Milestone Moment for 'Safe'
The award caps off a massive year for Safe, which originally debuted at No. 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 before establishing itself as one of the standout records from Cardi B's second studio era.
The collaboration with R&B star Kehlani has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its polished production, with music video director Arrad earning praise for its visual choreography.
The VMAs win arrives on the heels of Cardi B's high-profile appearance at Vogue World: Milano during Milan Fashion Week, where she walked the catwalk in Versace.
Looking Ahead to 2027
With her pledge to return to the VMAs stage next year and talk of a new album in the works, industry watchers expect Cardi B to feature prominently in the 2027 awards cycle as she continues to expand her live performance calendar and commercial ventures.
Representatives for MTV have welcomed the artist's comments, with fans eagerly anticipating her promised red-carpet appearance.
