Charles Barkley Drops Disturbing Comment About Cardi B's Body During NBA Finals Halftime

“I don’t know if those B’s. They might be Cardi D’s,” Charles Barkley said, making a crude comment about Cardi B’s breasts during her halftime performance at the NBA Finals.

As the Grammy-winning rapper performed “Bodega Baddie” and “Bodak Yellow” with the Knicks City Dancers, Ernie Johnson, co-host of “Inside the NBA,” noted the Knicks were up seven points, competing with Cardi B for attention.

Barkley, 63, responded to Johnson’s comment with, “We lost,” while Cardi flaunted her curvy figure in a plunging croc-embossed bustier and leggings.

His co-hosts erupted in laughter as Barkley continued, “I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s.”

Johnson, 69, quickly distanced himself from the remark, stating, “I don’t know who said that, but I know it wasn’t me.”

Barkley didn’t stop there, adding, “She’s got the wrong initials,” further objectifying Cardi B.

Online reactions to Barkley’s comments were mixed. One user on X criticized him for reducing a performer to her body, calling it sad and outdated.

Another user remarked, “Unc has lost all composure,” while a third tweeted, “Chuck just casually upgraded her to Cardi D’s mid broadcast. Man said the quiet part loud as hell. Legend.”

A fourth commenter noted, “Only Chuck can say something that wild and still be loved for it.”

Page Six reached out to representatives for both Cardi B and “Inside the NBA” for comments regarding the incident.

Cardi B attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals with her eldest son, Wave. After her performance, she shared amusing videos of her 4-year-old blocking her view while clutching blue cotton candy.

Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at Madison Square Garden.