Cardi B has accused social media trolls of trying to “humble” her with insults. The rapper’s response has quickly gone viral, adding to her reputation for authentic and unfiltered communication with fans and critics alike.
“Am I really that bad of a b**** that y’all always gotta edit my pictures to fake try to humble me wit insults on this app? Anyways no filter, no makeup, just me and this wig I had on for days. THANK YOU!!” the 32-year-old rap star took to X to hit back at online trolls, after spotting edited photographs of herself on the micro-blogging platform. Her post was accompanied by an unedited video showing her natural appearance, challenging the manipulated images circulating online.
Am I really that bad of a bitch that y’all always gotta edit my pictures to fake try to humble me wit insults on this app? Anyways no filter, no makeup, just me and this wig I had on for days. THANK YOU!! https://t.co/xhGaB4iYVq pic.twitter.com/ENKMzyN3tx
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) May 8, 2025
Alongside an unedited video of herself, Cardi wrote. The post garnered significant attention, with fans rallying to support her stance against digital manipulation and online harassment.
In response, one X user said: “my god she reeks of insecurity like it’s getting sad (sic)” This comment represented the type of criticism Cardi was directly addressing in her original post, highlighting the persistent nature of online negativity.
However, Cardi refused to back down, insisting that she’s not insecure at all about her looks. Her direct response to critics demonstrates her characteristic approach to addressing negativity head-on rather than ignoring it.
“I’m insecure or do I make yall insecure to the point that you gotta go pull up my pictures then open a app and edit them because yall can’t stand how hard I step???” the chart-topping rap star – who worked as a stripper before finding success in the music business – wrote. Her comment flipped the narrative, suggesting that her success and confidence might actually be triggering insecurity in others.
Cardi subsequently retweeted a post that suggested her name is used for “engagement” on social media. This acknowledgment shows her awareness of how her celebrity status is often leveraged for clicks and interaction on various platforms.
The post read: “everybody using cardi’s name for engagement chile [yawning emoji] (sic)” This perspective points to the broader issue of how celebrity names and controversies drive traffic and engagement across social media platforms.
Although Cardi is one of the best-selling artists in the world, the rap star previously claimed that she was actually happier before she found fame. This revelation offers insight into the less visible aspects of celebrity life, including the personal costs of public success.
The ‘Bodak Yellow’ hitmaker doesn’t have any money worries these days, but she’s less happy than she used to be. This candid admission challenges conventional assumptions about wealth and happiness, particularly in the entertainment industry.
Cardi – who has Kulture, Wave, and a daughter, whose name has not been revealed, born in September – told CR Fashion Book magazine: “One positive thing is that, my family, whatever they want, they get. Everything that I want to buy, I can get. I don’t have to worry so much about my future.” Her perspective highlights both the benefits and drawbacks of her current status, revealing the complex reality behind her public persona.
“One negative thing is that, even though I’m happy, I feel like I was a little bit happier two or three years ago when I had less money.” This statement reflects a growing sentiment among many high-profile celebrities who find that increased wealth and fame often come with unexpected challenges to personal well-being.
What’s more, Cardi feels as though she’s lost some control over her own life. This loss of autonomy represents one of the significant downsides of celebrity status that isn’t immediately apparent to outside observers.
She said: “I had less people who had opinions about my life. I felt like my life was mine.” Her comment speaks to the invasive nature of fame and how public scrutiny can fundamentally alter one’s sense of personal freedom and identity.
“Now I feel like I don’t even own my life. I feel like the world owns me.” This poignant observation reveals the deeper impact of celebrity culture on individual autonomy, suggesting that public figures often sacrifice personal sovereignty in exchange for professional success. Her honest reflection provides fans with rare insight into the reality behind the glamorous facade of entertainment industry success.
