Cardi B: Channeling Her Inner Lioness to Protect Her Kids Online

## Cardi B Puts Family First

Cardi B has recently emphasized that her family takes precedence in her life. Following a tumultuous exchange on social media with Nicki Minaj, Cardi opened up in an interview with *Paper*, hinting at the underlying issues in their feud. “This week I showed the world that I will get the most nasty about mine,” she remarked. Her passion for her kids was palpable, as she described feeling like a lioness when protecting her family.

## Addressing the Feud

The conflict between Cardi and Minaj goes back to the rapper’s early days in the industry. The current altercation appears to have arisen after claims surfaced that Cardi’s latest album, *Am I the Drama?*, achieved record-breaking sales among female rap artists. Minaj expressed her discontent through a series of tweets, suggesting that Cardi’s album sales were bolstered by promotional bundles. Cardi retorted, advising Minaj to compare herself to iconic artists like Taylor Swift instead. She stated, “You’ve been in the game for 16 years… those are the numbers you should be competing with.”

## Personal Attacks Escalate

The back-and-forth quickly turned personal, with Minaj targeting Cardi B’s motherhood and children. Cardi countered by alluding to Minaj’s alleged substance use, questioning its impact on her children’s wellbeing. Although the exchanges have calmed down for the moment, Cardi kept the heat going by dissing BIA in her track, “Pretty & Petty.” On the song, she challenged BIA’s relevance, claiming, “It’s been two years since you put a number on the board.”

### Responding to BIA

Cardi revealed that her feud with BIA ignited when BIA accused her of copying her style. “She did her little diss, and it was trash,” Cardi commented. She felt compelled to respond vigorously, particularly because BIA had mentioned her children. “When my kids grow up and see that you mentioned them, they’re going to ask me, ‘So what you did?’” she shared in an early interview.

## A New Chapter

Currently, Cardi is pregnant with her fourth child with her partner, New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs. She expressed her joy and empowerment during a recent interview with Gayle King, stating, “I feel strong and powerful that I’m doing all of this work while creating a baby.”

As Cardi navigates her career and personal life, do you think this fierce dedication to family will influence her future music?