Cardi B is facing a social media storm after her recent livestream remarks about fans buying her 3X merch went viral. The rapper’s attempt at humor quickly backfired, as many called her comments anti-fat and offensive.
Things escalated when TikTok influencer Samyra responded, sparking a tense online feud. Cardi’s defense of herself has left fans divided, with critics questioning whether the entertainer’s playful persona has crossed a line.
Cardi B Sparks Controversy Over 3X Merch Comments
During a livestream earlier this month, Cardi B discussed her surprise at her “3X” box sets selling out quickly. The sets, part of her upcoming album Am I the Drama?, included T-shirts, CDs, and signed art cards.
Cardi joked, “The box sets are completely sold out, especially because you fat fucks… You guys are fat as fuck! No Chick-fil-A for y’all.”
Although she later added, “I can’t even make fun of fat people no more,” Cardi tried to justify her remarks by citing criticism about her own body, saying, “Don’t call me fat-phobic, y’all, because everybody make fun of my BBL. So I can body-shame people ‘cause y’all body-shame me.”
The clip quickly went viral, with fans expressing shock, anger, and disbelief. Many criticized Cardi for targeting fans supporting her merchandise, calling it insensitive and unnecessary. Comments flooded Reddit, with users calling her remarks “rude” and questioning the humor behind her statements.
Feud with Influencer Samyra Fuels Backlash
The controversy intensified when TikTok influencer Samyra responded, stating, “Just because someone else makes a joke doesn’t mean you have to make it, too.” While defending Cardi from body-shamers, Samyra emphasized that mocking fat people is unacceptable. Cardi’s response was immediate and aggressive, telling Samyra to “shut the fuck up” and refusing to apologize.
Samyra has since taken a temporary break from TikTok and Instagram due to online harassment sparked by the feud. Meanwhile, Cardi posted a follow-up video insisting her comments were harmless jokes aimed at fans and claimed, “It’s never that serious. Don’t cry about it.”
The incident has divided fans, with some defending Cardi’s humor and others criticizing her for crossing boundaries. Social media remains abuzz as the rapper continues to maintain her stance while the backlash grows.