Cardi B has publicly addressed persistent rumors suggesting she is an “industry plant” positioned to overshadow fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. In a recent interview on the podcast Call Her Daddy, she clarified her intentions, emphasizing that her primary goal has always been to achieve success on her own terms rather than to dethrone anyone in the music industry.
During the interview, Cardi stated, “People have made this whole story that I came in the industry to like take over somebody’s career. But it’s like, I never thought that. I just wanted to become famous at what I like to do.” She acknowledged the tensions that can arise in the competitive world of music, noting, “Sometimes people just don’t get along with each other.”
Cardi B also expressed confidence in her trajectory, asserting, “This is what I was destined for. I was meant to become this, no matter who signed me, no matter what. I was going to be famous and I was going to be a rapper.” She further highlighted her commitment to her career by mentioning her prior investments, stating that she utilized her own resources to advance her music journey.
The timing of Cardi’s remarks coincides with the release of her anticipated sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, which is expected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, projecting over 200,000 album-equivalent units sold in its first week. The album’s title suggests a confrontational tone, and it includes various references to her past feuds with other artists, including her ex-husband, Offset, and fellow rappers BIA and JT.
In one notable track, Cardi B directly addresses her adversaries, rapping pointedly about her relationship dynamics. She takes aim at JT and her partner, Lil Uzi Vert, with lyrics that leave little room for ambiguity: “All that d*ck ridin’, still ain’t get no feature-ass b*tch / She just mad she got a n***a she be sharin’ bags with.” Following the track’s release, JT responded on social media, asserting her refusal to tolerate the insults.
Cardi’s latest comments not only shed light on her perspective regarding her career but also signal her intent to move forward without being bogged down by past conflicts. As she continues to carve her niche in the industry, her focus remains on her artistry and the impact of her music.