Major Controversies Surrounding Cardi B: A Detailed Timeline

Public opinion and media debates around Cardi B—discover key moments of controversy.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, is a highly successful American rapper recognized for her candid public persona and explicit lyrics. She initially garnered attention between 2015 and 2017 through her presence on Vine and Instagram, along with her appearance on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York, and the release of two mixtapes. These ventures paved the way for her subsequent rise to fame in the music industry.

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2016: Cardi B admits to drugging and robbing men

In 2016, Cardi B stated that while working as a stripper, she used to drug and rob men for their money.

September 2018: Altercation with Nicki Minaj at New York Fashion Week

In September 2018, Cardi B was involved in an altercation with Nicki Minaj at a New York Fashion Week after-party, where she allegedly threw a shoe at Minaj after accusing her of making negative comments about her parenting. The incident resulted in a visible injury to Cardi B's forehead.

October 1, 2018: Cardi B accused of assault on bartenders

On October 1, 2018, Cardi B was accused of allegedly assaulting two female bartenders, with claims that she and her entourage threw bottles and alcohol at them.

December 7, 2018: Cardi B appears in court for arraignment

On December 7, 2018, Cardi B appeared in court for her arraignment on assault charges, after missing the original date due to a scheduling conflict.

June 21, 2019: Cardi B indicted on 14 charges

On June 21, 2019, a jury indicted Cardi B on 14 charges, including two counts of felony assault with intent to cause serious physical injury, stemming from the alleged assault incident.

June 25, 2019: Cardi B pleads not guilty to all charges

On June 25, 2019, Cardi B was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to all 14 charges against her.

2019: Cardi B defends her past actions

In 2019, following controversies sparked by her past actions, Cardi B defended drugging and robbing men as necessary for survival.

September 15, 2022: Cardi B pleads guilty and sentenced to community service

On September 15, 2022, Cardi B pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and second-degree reckless endangerment, resulting in a sentence of 15 days of community service.

July 2023: Cardi B throws microphone at concert

In July 2023, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd at a Las Vegas concert after a fan threw a liquid at her. Charges were not pursued following an investigation.

2023: Cardi B withdraws endorsement for Joe Biden

In late 2023, Cardi B announced she would no longer support Joe Biden for president due to his spending on wars, declaring she would not endorse any presidents anymore.