Cardi B is feeling confident about the New York Knicks' chances in the 2026 NBA Finals. While attending Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, the rapper gave a funny answer when Entertainment Tonight asked what a Knicks championship would mean for New York City.
“It’s gonna mean the rats will disappear, trees will start growing, potholes will be filled,” she joked while speaking with the outlet. “Rains of glitter coming down, the Statue of Liberty is going to finally walk.”
“It’s going to mean everything,” she continued. “Crimes will be solved!”
Naturally, the Bronx star wrapped up her comments by saying, “Go Knicks!”
The New York squad ultimately fell 115 to 111 on Monday evening, though they still hold a 2 to 1 advantage in the series. Two more victories would secure the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973. The Knicks also have not reached the Finals since 1999. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Cardi has long been a devoted Knicks supporter and has been spotted courtside at several games over the years. During Game 3, she entertained fans with a halftime performance before taking in the action from courtside alongside her 4 year old son, Wave.
She has never been shy about celebrating her love for New York City. Earlier this year, Cardi joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani to help introduce a music competition tied to his 2 K program, which provides free childcare for New Yorkers. “Can you believe that?! We have a 34 year old mayor! I feel like I’m a kid, and you’re, like, running New York!” she said to the mayor in a video promoting the contest.
Watch Cardi share her optimistic thoughts about the New York Knicks below.
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JAŸ-Z has had a noteworthy 2026 so far. Later this year, he is set to take the stage in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt. On top of that, his recent appearance at Roots Picnic has sparked speculation that a new album could be in the works.
Any time JAŸ-Z makes a public appearance, it tends to be a win for hip hop. On Monday evening, he was among the high profile figures attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Madison Square Garden was packed with excitement, with President Donald Trump and a host of well known celebrities occupying courtside seats.
In the images below, Hov can be seen as one of the many famous faces at the arena. He spent time on the court before tip off, attracting plenty of attention from fans. Given his status, it was hardly surprising that so many people wanted a closer look.
Before the game got underway, the rap icon was spotted outside the Roc Nation offices interacting with supporters. In a rare moment, Jay took time to autograph vinyl records for fans. It's not something that happens often. With the Knicks reaching the NBA Finals, however, the atmosphere around the city has been electric, and Hov appears to be embracing every minute of it.
As for the Finals themselves, New York entered Monday night's matchup holding a 2-0 advantage in the series. The Spurs responded with a victory behind a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama. The result trimmed the Knicks' lead to 2-1 and introduced some real pressure into the series for the first time.
The championship battle looks increasingly likely to be a long one, but the Knicks still have a chance to return to San Antonio with a commanding 3-1 lead.
