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Cardi B Snaps On Mona Love For Throwing Her Under The Bus As Colorism Dispute Explodes Online
Cardi B says colorism is real but argues her skin tone did not make her a star, after Mona Love cited a 2024 clip.
- On Monday, 34-year-old Bronx rapper Cardi B posted a lengthy statement on X addressing comedian Damona Mona Love's colorism claims, writing "I know that colorism is real I never denied that I seen it for myself."
- Influencer Raymonte Scott sparked the debate on November 1 by claiming "ghetto Black men and women would never get the campaigns and brand deals" Cardi has, citing City Girls, Sexxy Redd and Sukihana as examples.
- Cardi detailed early career rejection, recalling "My skin tone wasnt enough to convince anyone I was a star" and that people mocked her teeth, acne and hairstyles while "they called me a dirty stripper."
- Love's credibility faced scrutiny when Cardi revealed the comedian had privately sought her advice on surgery, personal matters and brand deals, asking "If my success is because of my light skin why you asking me how to pitch yourself?"
- The Grammy-winning rapper maintained that sustained success requires "the work& the strategy& the consistency AND the talent," concluding "we can acknowledge that reality without diminishing my accomplishments or my experience.
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Cardi B is calling out podcaster Don’t Call Me White Girl, who suggested her lighter skin helped make her famous. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper clapped back after Damona “Mona” Love claimed darker-skinned women face greater obstacles in securing major opportunities. “Cardi is very talented … but part of the reasons why she’s there is because […]
Cardi B Fires Back at Podcaster Over Light-Skin Privilege Claims
Cardi B responded to podcaster Damona “Mona” Love of Love of Don’t Call Me White Girl over her comments. The rapper addressed claims that her skin tone and heritage have helped her win over brand deals. Cardi B responds to Mona Love’s comments about colorism and music industry success Love referred to a brief 2024 […]
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