Cardi B believes President Donald Trump’s visit to Madison Square Garden changed the mood inside the arena during Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The rapper, who performed at halftime before the game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 8, shared her thoughts during an Instagram Live session on June 9.

Cardi B is set to perform the halftime show for game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks taking on the Spurs on Monday.

Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playoff run.