Cardi B recently spoke out to dispel persistent rumors suggesting she is an industry plant aimed at dethroning fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. During her appearance on the podcast Call Her Daddy, Cardi emphasized that her sole ambition has always been to achieve success on her own terms, rather than undermining another artist’s career.
“People have made this whole story that I came in the industry to take over somebody’s career,” she stated. “But it’s like, I never thought that. I just wanted to become famous at what I like to do.” Cardi also acknowledged, “Sometimes people just don’t get along with each other,” reflecting on the ongoing tension between her and Minaj.
In her candid remarks, Cardi asserted that her rise in the music industry was preordained. “This is what I was destined for,” she explained. “I was meant to become this, no matter who signed me, no matter what. I was going to be famous and I was going to be a rapper.” She highlighted her commitment to her craft, noting that she invested her own funds into her career before securing a record deal.
Cardi B’s comments come just days after the release of her eagerly anticipated sophomore album, Am I The Drama?. The album is projected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with expectations of moving over 200,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The title of the album alludes to its content, which includes pointed references to past feuds with various figures in the industry, including her ex-husband Offset and fellow artists like BIA.
One of the standout tracks features sharp lines directed at JT and her partner, Lil Uzi Vert. Cardi’s lyrics convey a message of defiance and assert her position within the competitive landscape of hip-hop. “All that d*ck ridin’, still ain’t get no feature-ass b*tch / She just mad she got a n***a she be sharin’ bags with,” she raps, leaving little to the imagination regarding her sentiments.
In response to Cardi’s remarks, JT has not held back, retaliating with a series of fiery tweets and videos, signaling that she will not allow the criticisms to go unchallenged.
As the landscape of hip-hop continues to evolve, Cardi B’s latest statements and her album’s release are set to keep her at the forefront of discussions surrounding female empowerment and rivalry in the music industry. The ongoing dynamics between her and Nicki Minaj remain a topic of interest, drawing attention to how personal relationships intersect with professional ambitions in the entertainment world.
