Cardi B surprises Philly fans by bringing out Meek Mill for an epic Dreams and Nightmares performance that shook the arena.
- April 12, 2026
AceShowbiz - The energy was electric when Cardi B took the stage in Philadelphia during her Little Miss Drama Tour and surprised fans by bringing out hometown hero Meek Mill. The unexpected appearance happened on Tuesday night, April 7, at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, where the crowd erupted in excitement.
Meek Mill performed his iconic intro track Dreams and Nightmares, a song widely regarded as an anthem in the rap community. The audience was so loud and engaged that Meek Mill admitted on Instagram that he "couldn't hear myself on beat lol," praising the crowd for their incredible energy that literally shook the building.
The song Dreams and Nightmares originally opened Meek Mill’s 2012 album of the same name, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, just behind Taylor Swift’s Red. This performance marked the only guest appearance during Cardi B’s Philadelphia show, making it a special moment for those in attendance.
In addition to performing, Meek Mill took time to acknowledge fellow artists Jazmine Sullivan and Patti LaBelle, who were in the audience. The connection between Cardi B and Meek Mill goes beyond this concert; they previously collaborated on the song "On Me" from Meek Mill’s 2018 album Championships.
The Little Miss Drama Tour is approaching its final leg, with six shows remaining. Cardi B is scheduled to perform in Washington, D.C.; Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina; Sunrise, Florida; and will conclude the tour with two shows in Atlanta.
Before this surprise guest appearance, Cardi B had already brought out a variety of artists during her debut headlining tour. Notable surprise guests have included Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, Kehlani, Lil Kim, Fetty Wap, GloRilla, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, enhancing the excitement and unpredictability of her shows.
This unexpected collaboration with Meek Mill in his hometown added a memorable highlight to Cardi B’s ongoing tour, thrilling fans and showcasing the strong ties between the two rappers within the hip-hop community.