Cardi B is never one to shy away from speaking her truth, and in a recent candid X Spaces session on Thursday night (Jan. 18), the “Bodak Yellow” superstar set the record straight on her legacy and the challenges she’s faced in the rap industry. The Bronx native revealed how her meteoric rise to fame has not only shaped her career but also opened doors for more female rappers to thrive.
Reflecting on her success, Cardi confidently shared that record labels have acknowledged her pivotal role in shifting the industry’s perception of women in hip-hop. “Labels literally have told me to my face,” she stated, emphasizing her trailblazing influence.
Her chart-topping hits and bold presence in the rap game have undeniably inspired a new wave of female artists, proving that women can dominate the charts and drive cultural conversations.
While Cardi’s success is undeniable, she opened up about the personal challenges she’s faced along the way, particularly the impact of online harassment. She addressed speculation that her marriage to Offset was the reason for delays in her new album, swiftly debunking the rumors.
“I’ve seen a lot of tweets saying the reason why my album wasn’t out, why I stopped doing a lot of things, was because of my marriage. Truthfully and honestly, it wasn’t,” she explained. “It was the online hate that really took a toll on me.”
Cardi didn’t hold back in describing the emotional toll of the relentless negativity she endured online. The Grammy-winning artist pointed to her legal battle with blogger Tasha K as a major source of stress, recounting how deeply the situation affected her mental health.
“When I won the case and my lawyer was saying that I was suicidal… that wasn’t just for the case. That was really my life,” Cardi revealed, highlighting the intense pressure she faced during the ordeal.
