Host Cardi B's Opening Monologue from the 2021 American Music Awards - The American Music Awards

Host Cardi B kicks off the 2021 AMAs live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Watch more highlights from 'The 2021 American Music Awards' and Stream Next Day on Hulu.

[congoline]

The way she came walking out was a whole mood 😂😍

[BETZMANN]

She doesn't need a script. She could talk for 5 hours and would still be funny hahaha

[spellhex]

I love how literal legend is in the background

[Chayanneg]

me in my head whenever im in public walking

[otm.glockboy]

"I'm lying yall ain't getting nothing" 😭

[rafa]

Ok but CARDI B WITH AN AYESHA SONG???? THATS WHAT I EVER NEEDED

[smallahhtoes]

Cardi made it fun she was the right person for this she made it entertaining and she has a unique personality ALL THE GOOD VIBES

[armygirl]

Her energy is just amazing 😍 especially when she announced BTS 💜💜

[BaddieWithCats]

The fact that this entrance was with Ayesha Erotica song Literal Legend, had me screaaaminggg♥️🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[shiny]

Man everytime I see Cardi's success I can't help but remember how her castmates used to clown her on lhhny. This goes to show stay true to who you are & believe in your dreams. Never give up. Congrats Cardi👏🌟

[xRatchets]

nobody realizes how crazy it is hearing the song she walked out to… that’s such a niche artist I’d never think i’d hear being played on national TV

[bardigang]

She was such an amazing host and she kept the energy on 100%

[MelancholyArmy]

This isn't going to her last hosting event. She brought fashion, personality, and relatability. She's going to do more for hosting for sure!

[nourries]

AYESHA EROTICA CONFIRMED. SHE WILL WIN EVERY SINGLE AWARD.

[msdee]

I absolutely love this young woman!!! Her energy is so contagious!! The perfect hostess!!!

[whatisilyionlyknowipurpleyou]

*For those who couldn't understand what she's saying:* 😂
"What's poppin'?!"
"Woo! Damn, this crowd is loud!"
"You get a car, you get a car, you get a car!" (joking)
"I'm lying! Y'all get nothing..." (crowd laughs)
*Introduces the AMA's and herself.
"Thank you to Silk Sonic (song by Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) for starting us off tonight!"
"Alright, alright. Hold on crowd, I ain't going to lie, I'm nervous, I"m shaking"
"Woo! My underarms itch! Woo! I'm sweating!"
"I'm gonna let y'all at home know right now, I might get things messed up, I might stutter but whatever. Whatever, whatever, whatever, I'm giving looks" (Her outfits will make up for it 😂)
"Anyways, enough about me; Tonight's going to be fire! This show is full of performances from your favorite artists like BTS!" (crowd screams)
"Bad Bunny!"(artist)
"Carrie Underwood!"(artist)
"Coldplay...!"(band)
"Tyler, the Creator!" (artist)
"Chlöe" (artist)
"Olivia Rodrigo" (artist)
"J-LO! (Jennifer Lopez)" (artist)
"Plus, The Battle of Boston with New Kids on the Block and New Edition!" (bands)
"Tonight we're going to celebrate everybody's hometown! Woo! Can’t breathe, I need some water!"
"Jesus!"
"We celebrating everybody's town. My hometown is The Bronx, the best place to vacation. And we got a beach over there, and everything!"
"Anyways, anyways, alright"
And so on...

Edit: Guys...😂This took about 3 minutes and I typed it during the Red Carpet interview, since the show was broadcasted 3 hours after it went live. I have a life, I promise 🥲

[velvet]

SHE’S WALKING TO AYESHA EROTICA’S SONG 😩😩

[txriimxriaa]

cardi using “literal legend” as her entrance song is iconic!!

[MarshaM.]

She really did a great job that surprised me…you go CARDI!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[alishamaxine]

Cardi is so authentic NY it’s ridiculous and I love it