Cardi B is adamant about engaging with her Canadian supporters, especially those in Hamilton.
The renowned rapper, currently on her Little Miss Drama Tour across North America, expressed concern that while most tour dates are selling out quickly, the Hamilton show scheduled for March 31 is lagging behind in ticket sales.
In a now-deleted Instagram post circulating on social media, Cardi B playfully warned her Canadian fans, stating, “And I’m letting you Canadians know, if you break my sold-out streak, I’m going to … I’m gonna …I don’t know what I’m going to do. But y’all better go buy them tickets.”
Cardi B mentioned that the majority of tour dates are almost completely sold out, with Hamilton’s TD Coliseum show only reaching about 80% in ticket sales.
Although the exact figures remain uncertain, Ticketmaster seat maps indicate numerous available seats for the Hamilton date compared to limited availability for the Toronto show on March 30.
Ticketmaster was contacted by CBC News for confirmation on the estimated percentages but has not responded as of yet.
As of now, there are direct sale tickets on Ticketmaster for about $118 in Hamilton, while Toronto tickets are priced at a minimum of $314. Some resale tickets in Toronto are listed as low as $230 each.
Cardi B made headlines earlier during her tour for selling out multiple consecutive nights at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, marking a historic achievement for a female artist at that venue, as reported by Live Nation. Her recent performances in Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Dallas, and other locations were also sold out.
She had issued a similar warning to fans in Vancouver before her February show there, and the concert at Rogers Arena sold out successfully.
Despite Cardi B’s cautionary message, Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath emphasized that the city has a strong music culture.
According to Hamilton-based artist Leon (Eklipz) Robinson, the affordability of entertainment amid rising living costs, including groceries and gas, may affect fans’ decision to purchase tickets. He highlighted that Hamilton has a history of welcoming rap and hip-hop artists, demonstrating the local love for the genres.
Robinson noted that the lack of local advertising for the concert could be impacting ticket sales, but he believes Cardi B’s callout may ultimately boost sales and lead to a sold-out event.
Cardi B’s tour includes upcoming stops in Chicago and New York City before she travels to Toronto and Hamilton at the end of the month.