Known Trump critic Cardi B is blaming the president for the Knicks losing Game 3.The "Up" rapper took to Instagram after her halftime performance during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, in which the New York Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs. The rapper said the president, who was present at Madison Square Garden to cheer on their shared hometown team, brought a "dark" vibe to the stadium.The Bronx-born rapper, 33, responded to a comment during an Instagram Live session after the game, in which the Knicks lost 111 to 115, asking if Trump was "bad luck" for the team, which was previously on a winning streak in the series."It probably was. But it is what it is," she said, per social media reposts. "You can't stop the president from … going to a game. But it did feel a little dark in there."She compared the energy to when a school principal shows up to class."It felt like the principal was there, and everybody had to be on their best behavior …," she said. "But, nevertheless."Cardi B halftime show 2026 performance at Knicks gameThe Knicks are 2-1 in the series, with the "WAP" rapper remaining hopeful leading into Game 4 on June 10."I'm still so proud of them," she said, adding she wants all Knicks fans to come to her Instagram Live before the game to do a "prayer circle" for the team.Cardi's performed her breakout hit "Bodak Yellow" wearing a gray corset and leggings, surrounded by New York Knicks dancers. She also sat courtside at the game with son Wave, who "had a blast.""He's always asking for the phone. He did not ask for the phone [at the game], not one time," she said of the 4-year-old.