Cardi B marked the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years with social media celebrations following the team's Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13.
The Grammy-winning rapper shared posts on Instagram celebrating the title win, which ended a 53-year championship drought for the franchise that many considered one of the most unlikely victories in recent NBA history.
Cardi B had also performed during the halftime show at Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on June 8, bringing further attention to the Finals series between New York and San Antonio.
Her performance drew commentary from NBA analyst Charles Barkley, who made remarks about her appearance during his ESPN broadcast. Barkley's comments sparked discussion on social media, though he later defended them as a joke.
The Knicks' championship run drew celebrity supporters from across the entertainment world, with Cardi B among the high-profile fans cheering for the team throughout the playoffs and Finals series.
Sources: Page Six, The Guardian, Yahoo Sports.
