Cardi B made a statement at the Schiaparelli Fall 2025 Couture show in Paris by wearing a black velvet gown with a custom beaded fringe collar and accessorizing with a black raven.

She hushed paparazzi who were trying to get her attention, saying, “Don’t scare him!” Cardi referred to the raven as her “best friend” and stated that she controls him, emphasizing their friendship.

The raven is a reference to Cardi B’s upcoming album cover for Am I the Drama? which features black birds.

Despite some criticism from Perez Hilton, Cardi B’s album, Am I the Drama?, marks her first release in 7 years.