Cardi B brought her signature energy to New York City this week, hosting a lively "Girls Like Karaoke" event that drew fans and friends alike. Just days later, the Bronx-born rapper found herself at the center of controversy as critics accused her of prioritizing nightlife over her role as a parent. On Sunday (December 1), Cardi took to Twitter Spaces to set the record straight in a candid and emotional conversation.
Cardi firmly dismissed the notion that her recent party appearances signaled neglect of her children, calling such claims both unfair and sexist. "I'm a real provider, not some fake Instagram model mom," she declared, adding that her responsibilities as a parent remain her top priority, even as she copes with the emotional fallout of her split from husband Offset.
"I balance it all," Cardi emphasized. "How do you expect women to heal over a heartbreak? That's why we say our mothers cry so much."
A Period of Transition
Admitting she was navigating a challenging phase in her life, Cardi shared her decision to step back from the party scene temporarily. "Yesterday was my last day going out to party," she revealed. "We've been partying hard, honey. Having a time, a ball. But let's have this little talk."
She took issue with the narrative that she's "always outside" or "finally happy being a h*e," attributing such comments largely to men. "I feel like it's men that usually say that," she observed, adding, "I'm going through a very different transition in my f**king life… I don't want to crash. I have to get my sh*t together."
Looking Ahead
Despite the criticism, Cardi teased an exciting year ahead for her fans. She promised new music and secret business ventures and even hinted at the possibility of a fresh romantic chapter. "Next year, my album will be out, my secret businesses will be out… Hopefully, I get me a little boyfriend. I'm h*e-less right now," she joked, offering a moment of levity during the heartfelt conversation.
Family and Resilience
Cardi, who shares three children with Offset, gave birth to her youngest daughter in September. While their divorce remains a focal point in the media, Cardi has been vocal about her resilience as both an artist and a mother. "I'm navigating this new chapter, and I'll keep doing what I always do—providing for my kids and staying true to myself," she concluded.
In November, Cardi B gave fans a small glimpse of her 2-month-old daughter's name. In a video shared by jeweler Elliot Eliantte, the "I Like It" rapper flashed her new diamond bracelets, each bearing the names of her three children. While Cardi proudly displayed them, she went to great lengths to keep the latest name under wraps.
"Y'all can't see my daughter's name yet, so I gotta hide the last one!" she teased, covering the bracelet. "Just know the whole wrist is Eliantte." However, eagle-eyed fans spotted what appeared to be a "B" and an "L" as the first two letters of the mystery name, while the rest could be an "O" and "M." Some fans speculated it could be "Blossom" or "Bloom," igniting an online guessing game.
Cardi B announced the birth of her child in an Instagram post on Thursday, September 12, 2024. A few days later, the 32-year-old Dominican-American rapper shared her focus on mental health. "I'm not doing heaving lifting, no muscle straining, squatting none of that… just cardio. Sometimes to avoid postpartum depression you gotta keep your mind busy and for me that's work and staying active…," wrote Cardi on X.