Cardi B opened the American Music Awards show in Bardi Gang fashion

New York rapper Cardi B did it for the culture last night. Truly. The hip-hop superstar pretty much took over the iconic awards ceremony the late Dick Clark held down for decades. Her opening monologue had a mix of flash, nervousness and excitement all balled into one for the American Music Awards audience.

Super huge moment for the rap game and - as you might imagine - the culture.