Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 10, 2025 · Entertainment

Cardi B Shines in Red, Parties with Diddy's Daughters at Galore Bash!

Cardi B looked incredible as she partied the night away with pals including Diddy 's daughters D'Lila Star Combs and Jessie James Combs on Tuesday

Cardi B Slays the Game with Her Unapologetic Style and Brash Marketing Stunts

The ultimate queen of controversy, Cardi B, is at it again! This time, she's making headlines not just for her chart-topping hits but also for her outrageous marketing stunts. The 32-year-old rapper has been on a roll lately, and we're living for every minute of it.

Red Hot and Ready to Party

Twins D'Lila and Jessie, both 18, sporting matching red mini dresses with feathered detailing around the neckline of the garment

Last Tuesday night, Cardi B painted the town red with her sizzling curves on full display in a stunning red bandage dress at a party celebrating her cover shoot with Galore magazine. The fashion-forward publication is all about showcasing the latest trends in style, beauty, entertainment, and culture. And let's be real, Cardi B was the epitome of glamour and sophistication – or so she thought!

Twins D'Lila and Jessie Combs, daughters of disgraced rapper Sean "Puffy" Combs, were spotted partying with Cardi and sporting identical red mini dresses that left little to the imagination. The girls added a touch of drama with feathered detailing around their necklines and paired them with fluffy black heels and diamond choker-style necklaces.

Other A-list attendees included Orange Is The New Black star Dascha Polanco, singer Amerie, and TV personality Natalie Nunn, all of whom were undoubtedly in awe of Cardi's jaw-dropping style.

The rapper, 32, showcased her sizzlings curves in a red bandage dress with zipper detailing, pulled down slightly to reveal her more than ample assets

Cardi Takes to the Streets

But Cardi B wasn't content to simply slay on the red carpet – oh no! She took her marketing game to the streets of New York City last weekend, where she was born and raised. The mother-of-three set up a sidewalk sale, complete with a large black blanket laid out on the ground showcasing various CD and vinyl variants of her upcoming album, Am I The Drama?

"My label said I gotta get out in these streets and sell this album," Cardi captioned a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. And boy, did she ever deliver! With a sassy attitude and a flair for the dramatic, Cardi shouted out the album's $9.99 price tag at passersby while waving around a bundle of burning incense.

Sporting identical looks, the daughters of the disgraced rapper both added a pair of fluffy black heels with diamond choker-style necklaces

But what really got our attention was her street vendor look – and not just because she paired a black hooded sweatshirt featuring Kehlani with a pair of pricey Gucci loafers! The A-list musician rocked a casual yet stylish outfit that would put even the most seasoned street vendors to shame. Who knew Cardi B had such a flair for the laid-back?

Marketing Genius or Just Plain Crazy?

Fans are still reeling from Cardi's sidewalk sale stunt, with many calling her a "marketing genius" and others declaring it a "throwback to the old days of mixtape promo." One fan even got over 800 likes on an Instagram comment declaring Cardi B the "most relatable celebrity."

The party was to celebrate her cover shoot with Galore magazine, which is an American publication covering fashion, beauty, entertainment and culture

But let's be real – this is Cardi we're talking about! She's always been one for pushing boundaries and breaking rules. And judging by her latest antics, it seems like she's not done yet.

Cashing In on Controversy

Cardi B's most recent marketing stunt involves releasing a "courtroom edition" of Am I The Drama?, complete with three different covers featuring photos from her highly publicized trial. The album's original release date was September 19, but now fans can pre-order the special edition CD or vinyl online.

Cardi styled the look with a pair of strappy gold heels and jewellery, including bangles and a pair of statement drop earrings

"I mean look!… BY POPULAR DEMAND, the court room edition of AM I THE DRAMA? is available NOW," Cardi announced on Instagram, leaving fans shrieking with laughter and excitement in the comments.

But it's not just about the music – it's also about the drama. And let's be real, Cardi B has got that in spades. She's been making headlines for months with her sassy attitude and unapologetic style, and we're here for every minute of it!

A Trial by Fire

Other attendees at the party included Orange Is The New Black star Dascha Polanco, singer Amerie and TV personality Natalie Nunn

In case you missed it, Cardi B was recently cleared of a $24 million lawsuit stemming from an alleged altercation at a doctor's office in 2018. The trial was the stuff of tabloid dreams – with Cardi making sardonic faces, modeling extravagant outfits, and even rocking different color wigs from one court date to the next.

But don't think for a second that this ordeal didn't take a toll on Cardi. She's been open about how it affected her time with her children, who started school just days after the verdict was announced.

"The next person to try to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to counter sue and I’m going to make you pay, because this is not OK," she warned reporters after the trial. "People have this misinterpretation of celebrities, like, “Oh, well, we can ask for this, and they’re going to settle…” Don't you ever think that you're going to sue me and I'm just going to settle and just give you my money. It’s not going to happen."

Natalie sported a black leather jacket

The Verdict is In

In the end, Cardi B emerged victorious – but at what cost? Only time will tell if this latest marketing stunt pays off in the long run. One thing's for sure, though: we're living for every minute of it!

Sources:

Earlier this week Cardi B - who recently came out victorious in court ¿ took to the 'streets' of New York, where she was born and raised, to sell copies of her upcoming album, Am I The Drama?

[This article was written based on information provided by TheScholarlyNote.com]

Cardi B is a 32-year-old American rapper and songwriter known for her chart-topping hits like Bodak Yellow and I Like It. She has been making waves in the music industry with her unapologetic style and brash marketing stunts, including a recent sidewalk sale where she sold copies of her upcoming album Am I The Drama?

'What up y'all! We outside. We got the exclusive Cardi B new album. We selling them right now. We got the vinyls, we got the CDs, we got the court edition [of the album],' the star said as her cameraman slowly panned over the items

Instead of her typical runway-worthy outfits and wild wigs, Cardi was noticeably dressed down for her sidewalk sale in sweats

Fans of the Bodak Yellow hitmaker flocked to the comments section to react to Cardi's hilarious promo, with many calling her a 'marketing genius'

Cardi B recently announced a new 'courtroom edition' of her latest album Am I The Drama?, after going viral for her antics on the stand during her civil assault trial

Now she is cashing in on the fracas, unveiling limited edition CDs of Am I The Drama? with a selection of new covers made up of photos showing her at the trial

Cardi seemed to be in high spirits last Tuesday after all 12 jurors ¿ six men and six women ¿ agreed that she was not responsible for the assault, though it only required nine to vote in her favor