Cardi B Shuts Down Fatphobia Accusations Amid Backlash Over Merch Jokes

BY Caroline Fisher
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Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cardi B at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Dan MacMedan / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Recently, Cardi B announced that she underestimated the amount of 3XL t-shirts she'd need to stock, calling her fans "fat f*cks."

Cardi B is one femcee who never hesitates to speak her mind, and sometimes, this gets her into some trouble. Earlier this week, for example, she hopped online to let her supporters know that she underestimated the amount of 3XL t-shirts she should have stocked for her upcoming album.

“We really underestimated the box sets,” she explained on Instagram Live, as captured by Hollywood Unlocked. “So the box sets are completely sold out, especially because you fat f*cks—clearly you guys are fat as f*ck, no Chick-fil-A for y'all.”

“Now, knowing that my fans is fat—I can't even make fun of fat people no more," she added. "Don't call me fatphobic, y'all, ‘cause everybody make fun of my BBL.” While Cardi asked to be spared, she still received some backlash for her remarks, which she addressed during another Instagram Live session recently. According to her, she makes fun of everybody, and nobody should take her jokes to heart.

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"It's never that serious," she said. "Don't cry about it. Listen, people make fun of my BBL all the time ... It got to the point that when people talk sh*t about my body I don't even care no more. You want to know why? 'Cause I'm content with how I look and I'm not laying on that table no more. I'm 33 and I'm old as f*ck and I got sh*t to do."

This isn't the first time Cardi has had to set the record straight, however. Last month, she also took to social media to address viral rumors that Stefon Diggs left her over the smell of her BBL. She said this couldn't be further from the truth, noting how as a former stripper, she has top-tier hygiene.

"First of all, I don't know who made that up," she began at the time. "But b*tch, that's you ... That's on you, b*tch. That could never be me."

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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