Cardi B has told fans she is considering a permanent move to Saudi Arabia after being impressed by her experience in the country.
Cardi B shopping in Saudi Arabia today. pic.twitter.com/vJakfSXZRm
— ໊ (@cardibnet) December 12, 2025
Speaking during an Instagram Live session, the rapper shared candid observations about life in Saudi Arabia, describing the country as strict but orderly. “I’m in Saudi Arabia and, so far, let me tell y’all about my experience. It’s very strict — they will put you under the jail,” she said. “They are not playing around. You will go to prison if you break the rules. But at the same time, it’s very easy to follow the rules here.”
She also praised how she has been treated by people in the country. “The people over here are hip,” Cardi said. “They’re very polite, and they don’t look at you like you’re poor.”
🚨| Cardi B performs in Saudi Arabia & praises them for being “better” than the U.S.!
— The country is known for banning homosexuality & stripping away women’s rights. Mariah Carey, Shakira, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, & more have previously declined to perform there. 👀 pic.twitter.com/zNpzXSQRdO
— FRL (@FemaleRapLIVE) December 14, 2025
After raving about the shopping scene and food — particularly the burgers — Cardi admitted she was reluctant to return to the United States. “I’m starting not to like America,” she said. “America makes me pay taxes. The Vice President is talking about me on Twitter. I don’t feel very appreciated in America. Y’all need to convince me to come back.”
Cardi B is currently in Saudi Arabia ahead of her performance at the Soundstorm Festival in Riyadh this weekend. In another Instagram Live session on Wednesday, she joked about making sure she follows the rules while in the country.
“I like everything duty-free, tax-free, discount-free,” she said, referring to shopping in Saudi Arabia. “I like gifts. I like shopping. I like everything.”
She also jokingly listed the things she claims to avoid. “I don’t like cigarettes. I don’t like weed. I don’t like hookah. I don’t like nothing,” she laughed. “I don’t like any of that stuff.”