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\nCardi B attended MISTR’s National PrEP Day party at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 9Showing support for the cause, the rapper says, “Sexual health should be easy and zero shame”Dua Lipa performed at the event, which was also attended by Demi Lovato, Kim Petras, Matt Bomer, NeNe Leakes, Tamar Braxton and more<\/p>\n
Cardi B<\/a> enjoyed a fun night out to help raise awareness for sexual health.\n<\/p>\n The “Pretty & Petty” rapper, who turns 33 on Saturday, stepped out to attend MISTR’s National PrEP Day celebration at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 9.\n<\/p>\n Inside the nightclub, Cardi waved to fans while tossing cash to dancers spinning on poles stationed throughout the VIP section. She mingled with other stars, at one point eagerly taking a selfie with Real Housewives of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Dua Lipa<\/a> performed onstage at the National PrEP Day event<\/a>, which was also attended by Demi Lovato<\/a>,\u00a0Kim Petras<\/a>,\u00a0Matt Bomer<\/a>,\u00a0Cynthia Bailey<\/a>,\u00a0Tamar Braxton<\/a>, Tom Daley, Diplo<\/a> and more.\n<\/p>\n In support of the cause, Cardi \u2014 real name Belcalis Alm\u00e1nzar \u2014 says in a statement, “Sexual health should be easy and zero shame. That\u2019s why I\u2019m rocking with MISTR and SISTR! Even if you don\u2019t have insurance, it\u2019s free. Safe, smart and for the community.”\n<\/p>\n Cardi B at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Oct. 9, 2025.<\/p>\n Michael Kovac\/Getty<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.\n<\/p>\n Thursday’s event marked the culmination of a 10-day national campaign to get 10,000 new people on PrEP<\/a> by Friday, Oct. 10. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily pill or twice-yearly injection proven to reduce HIV transmission by 99 percent.\n<\/p>\n Cardi B and Tristan Schukraft in West Hollywood on Oct. 9, 2025.<\/p>\n Amy Sussman\/Getty<\/p>\n Tristan Schukraft, founder and CEO of MISTR, tells PEOPLE, \u201cWe can end HIV. We have the tools. Being on PrEP is all about taking control of your own sexual health, just like the birth control pill was when it came out for women. By taking PrEP you’re actually doing your part to end the epidemic.”\n<\/p>\n In September, Cardi \u2014\u00a0who is currently expecting her fourth child<\/a> \u2014 released her second studio album, Am I the Drama?\n<\/p>\n She is preparing to head out on tour in February, about one month after her due date. “We putting the kids to bed early because the Little Miss Drama Tour is coming to a city near you,” she teased<\/a> on Instagram last month, revealing the lineup of tour stops.<\/p>\n