Cardi B brought her signature energy to New York City this week, hosting a lively “Girls Like Karaoke” event that drew fans and friends alike. Just days later, the Bronx-born rapper found himself at the center of controversy as critics accused him of prioritizing nightlife over his role as a parent. On Sunday (December 1), Cardi took to the Twitter space to set the record straight in a candid and emotional conversation.
Cardi has strongly rejected the idea that her recent party appearances indicate neglect of her children, calling such claims unfair and sexist. “I’m a real provider, not some fake Instagram model mom,” she declared, adding His duty as a guardian is his highest priorityeven She is dealing with the emotional fallout of her separation from husband Offset.
© Grosby GroupNew York, November 27, 2024. Host Girls Like Karaoke by Cardi B event in New York.
“I’m all about balance,” Cardi insists. “How do you expect women to heal heartbreak? That’s why we say our mothers cry so much.”
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Admitting that she’s navigating a challenging phase in her life, Cardi shared her decision to temporarily step away from the party scene. “Yesterday was my last day to party,” she revealed. “We’ve been partying hard, honey. Have a time, have a ball. But let’s talk about this a little.”
She took issue with descriptions that she was “always out” or “finally happy ah*e,” such comments largely attributed to men. “I think men usually say that,” she observed, adding, “I’m going through a very different transition in my royal life… I don’t want to crash. I have to get my soon* together.”
looking ahead
Despite the criticism, Cardi teased an exciting year for her fans. He promised new music and secret business ventures and even hinted at the possibility of a new romantic chapter. “Next year, my album will come out, my secret businesses will come out… Hopefully, I’ll get me a little boyfriend. I’m so low right now,” she joked, offering a moment of levity during the heartfelt conversation.
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Cardi, who shares three children with Offset, gave birth to her youngest daughter in September. While their divorce remains a focal point in the media, Cardi has been vocal about her resilience as an artist and a mother. “I’m navigating this new chapter, and I’ll continue to do what I always do — provide for my kids and stay true to myself,” she concluded.
In November, Cardi B gave fans a sneak peek of her 2-month-old daughter’s name In a video shared by the jeweler Eliot Alien, The “I Like It” rapper flashed her new diamond bracelets, each with the names of her three children. While Cardi proudly displayed them, she went to great lengths to keep the latest name a secret.
© Fraser Harrison“You still can’t see my daughter’s name, so I have to hide the last one!” He fretted, covering the bracelet. “Just know the whole wrist is alien.” However, eagle-eyed fans found a “B” and an “L” as the first two letters of the mystery name, while the rest could be an “O” and “M”. Some fans speculated that it could be “Blossom” or “Bloom”. Ignite an online guessing game.
Cardi B announced the birth of her child in an Instagram post on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Days later, the 32-year-old Dominican-American rapper shared his focus on mental health. “I’m not heaving lifting, not straining muscles, not squatting any of that… just cardio. Sometimes you need to keep your mind occupied to avoid postpartum depression and for me that’s work and staying active…,” Cardi wrote on X.
