Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper known for her unfiltered personality and chart-topping hits, is making headlines again—but this time, it’s not about new music. During a live stream on X Spaces (formerly Twitter Spaces) on Tuesday, the 32-year-old artist voiced her frustrations over backlash from fans reacting to a snippet of one of her scrapped songs.
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The clip, originally shared on Cardi’s Instagram broadcast channel, featured her in a recording studio rapping along to an unreleased track from 2019. In the video, she explicitly stated, “I hate this song.” Despite her candid disclaimer, the post sparked an uproar among fans, leading Cardi to address the situation head-on in her live stream.
‘Dumb, Stupid, and Slow’: Cardi’s Unfiltered Response
Clearly frustrated by the online chatter, Cardi didn’t hold back during her stream. “I really want some of y’all to stop being fucking dumb, stupid, and slow, okay? Dumb, just fucking stupid and fucking slow and overly opinionated. Just overly opinionated,” she said bluntly.
She went on to explain why she sometimes revisits old or scrapped songs. “Sometimes I listen to old songs or scrapped songs. Just because a song is scrapped, there might be two or three lines that it’s like, ‘Oh shit, it’s fire,’ and I could use it on a new song,” she explained. “Or sometimes there’s old songs that I don’t like the whole song completely, but I might like the beat … Even if they’re scrapped, I like to rehear shit just in case I find a fucking line that I like and I could reuse it, because the song is completely fucking scrapped.”
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The Funny Line That Sparked Controversy
In the particular clip that caused the stir, Cardi highlighted a line from the unreleased song: “Main na, side na, fuck them n***as.” She clarified during the stream that she shared the clip specifically because she thought the line was funny. However, fans weren’t amused and flooded her social media with criticisms about the song and its relevance to her career.
Addressing Fans’ Personal Demands
Beyond the uproar over the snippet, Cardi expressed irritation with fans who demand music related to her personal life, including her publicized relationship with husband Offset. She reminded her followers that she has a treasure trove of unreleased material. “I have over 100 songs in the vault,” she revealed. “Y’all might not even see me for the rest of the fucking year. I’m so over everybody, I need time for myself.”
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The rapper made it clear that she’s taking a step back to focus on her personal well-being. “I got like three more bookings, that’s when you’re going to see me. Other than that, I don’t want to deal with nobody, deadass,” she said.
Looking Ahead to 2024
Cardi also hinted at her plans for the upcoming year. “I already know how I’m coming next year, so I gotta focus on myself,” she declared. “I already had enough fun. I had my fun. I got that shit out of my fucking system and y’all just doing too much.”
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Cardi’s sophomore album, rumored to be titled Defamation of Character. The album has been in the works for years, with its release now expected in 2024. Despite the long delay since her debut album Invasion of Privacy in 2018, Cardi isn’t worried about her legacy. In a September interview, she reminded fans that her first album is “still sellin’ like good quality pussy.”
A Balancing Act Between Fame and Authenticity
This latest incident underscores Cardi’s ongoing struggle to balance her unapologetic authenticity with the pressures of being in the spotlight. While fans’ opinions often come with the territory of fame, Cardi has consistently shown that she isn’t afraid to set boundaries and speak her mind.
Her candidness about revisiting old material also offers a glimpse into her creative process, showcasing a pragmatic approach to songwriting that prioritizes artistic value over fan expectations. For Cardi, even scrapped songs have potential, whether it’s a catchy line or a killer beat.
Final Thoughts: The Weight of Being Cardi B
Cardi’s fiery response to the backlash is a reminder of the pressures that come with being a global superstar. While fans eagerly await new music, the Bronx-born rapper is clearly navigating her career on her own terms. By addressing the drama head-on and asserting her need for personal time, Cardi B once again proves why she’s one of the most compelling and relatable figures in the music industry.
As the year winds down, all eyes will be on Cardi B to see how she redefines her music and persona in 2024. Whether it’s through her long-awaited sophomore album or her unfiltered social media presence, one thing is clear: Cardi isn’t backing down from being unapologetically herself.
