Cardi B Says Trump Brought ‘Dark Energy’ to Knicks Game
The rapper performed at halftime during Monday’s game.
Cardi B blames President Donald Trump for the New York Knicks’ loss Monday night.
The rapper claimed during an Instagram Live that he brought a “dark energy” to Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Knicks.
"It did feel a little dark in there," Cardi B said about the President's presence.
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When fans asked if Trump’s attendance was bad luck for the New York team, she replied, “It probably was. But it is what it is. You can’t stop the president from f---ing going to a game. But it did feel a little dark in there.”
She added, “You know how it felt like in there? It felt like the principal was there, and everybody had to be on their best behavior and s--t like that. But, nevertheless,” she continued.
Trump was booed when he appeared on the Jumbotron as Avery Wilson sang the national anthem before the game.
President Trump was booed during the national anthem.
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Trump and his granddaughter, Kai, who stood behind him, could be seen smirking in response to the loud disapproval.
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The hugely popular watch party set to take place right outside MSG was also canceled after Trump announced he would be attending Game 3, to the chagrin of many Knicks fans excited for the first NBA Finals home game in 27 years.
Monday night’s loss a huge disappointment to the Bronx-native rapper, who had imagined the paradise that would befall the city if the Knicks won.
“It’s gonna mean the rats will disappear, trees will start growing, potholes will be filled, rains of glitters are coming down, the Statue of Liberty is gonna finally walk,” Cardi B told Entertainment Tonight before the Knicks lost to the Spurs 115 to 111. “It’s going to mean everything. Crimes will be solved. My goodness.”
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