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NEW YORK CITY – Cardi B is no stranger to controversy, and her latest maternity photo shoot has sparked a fresh wave of criticism. The Bronx-born rapper recently shared a series of photos on Instagram, featuring her on a motorcycle on a seemingly random New York City street. However, fans quickly pointed out a problematic detail in the background.
The Controversy
In the photos, the word ‘pedophile’ is spray-painted on a wall behind Cardi. Given her ongoing feud with Nicki Minaj and the sexual assault charges against both her husband Offset and her brother, some fans speculated that the graffiti was a deliberate jab. Cardi, however, was quick to shut down these rumors.
Cardi’s Response
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Cardi explained the circumstances behind the shoot. “First of all, we literally picked a random street because paparazzi was hounding us everywhere. This was supposed to be my original first picture, and we had to edit the photos in minutes because the shoot got leaked,” she wrote. “Didn’t even have time to go over every detail because people were busy trying to expose my pregnancy as an ‘aha’ moment… Second, I’m ALWAYS with the shits but I’m not using MY MATERNITY shoot to be funny. Are you dumb??”
Fan Reactions
Despite her explanation, some fans remained skeptical. One user called her excuse “bs,” noting that she had a whole team to catch such mistakes. Cardi fired back, “A team?? Btch my makeup artist touched up the picture because we didn’t have time for all that. It says the date and time; nobody was paying attention to the graffiti… Second, if I wanted to be petty, I would’ve posted a lot of memes last week. I KEEP TELLIN YALL TO LEAVE ME THE FUK ALONE!! If I’m saying I’m not on that time, DONT MAKE ME GET ON THAT TIME. Unrist yourself!!”
Family Matters
The drama unfolded just after Cardi and her estranged husband Offset came together to throw an airplane-themed party for their son, Wave. While the kids enjoyed MrBeast Burger, the adults were treated to a feast by chef Franklin Rosario.
Looking Ahead
Cardi’s recent back-and-forth with fans comes amid her ongoing divorce proceedings with Offset. The couple, who have been married for seven years, filed for divorce for the second time on August 1. According to sources, the decision was not related to cheating rumors but was a long time coming due to growing apart.
As Cardi navigates her personal and professional life, she continues to reassure fans about new music, despite previously calling her label a “correctional facility.”
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