> At a Glance
> – Cardi B unleashed a profanity-laced tirade on X Spaces after a listener told her to “act like a celebrity”
> – The rapper, 33, insisted she needs to “express myself” to cope with fame and public scrutiny
> – Her outburst follows recent backlash over her relationship with Stefon Diggs, 32
> – Why it matters: The clash highlights the pressure stars face to manage personal turmoil under constant public watch
Cardi B is done taking etiquette advice from strangers. During a live X Spaces session on Monday, Jan. 5, the Grammy winner erupted when a participant suggested she log off and “act like a celebrity,” according to a fan-captured recording.
The Spaces Blow-Up
“I gotta express myself,” Cardi fired back. “When I express myself, I feel way much motherf—ing better. Let me cope, bitch.”
She challenged the commenter’s credentials:
- “Are you this motherf—ing famous, bitch?”
- “Talk to me when you this motherf—ing famous”
- “Don’t tell me how to motherf—ing feel”
Prior Backlash Over Diggs Romance
The Spaces rant came days after Cardi addressed mounting criticism of her relationship with Stefon Diggs in a Dec. 29 X video.
> “Y’all need to calm down,” she pleaded. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days and y’all been a little bit too mean.”
She emphasized she can’t rewind time or undo having a child with the NFL star:
- “I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby”
- “The only thing I can do is go forward now”
Diggs’ Legal Trouble
One day after her video, Diggs was arrested in Massachusetts and charged with:
| Charge | Classification | Court Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strangulation | Felony | Jan. 23 |
| Assault | Misdemeanor | Jan. 23 |
Police accuse him of slapping and choking his female chef on Dec. 2. His attorney David Meier told News Of Los Angeles the claims are “unsubstantiated” and stem from an “employee-employer financial dispute.”
The couple welcomed a baby boy in November; Cardi’s rep said the rapper is “healthy and happy.”
Looking Ahead
In the Dec. 29 clip, Cardi revealed mounting pressure:
> “I have so much work to do once January starts, that is stressing me out. I need my support system, my fans, to love me.”
She urged followers to enjoy her upcoming tour rather than “dragging” her online.
Key Takeaways
- Cardi B refuses to mute her emotions for public approval
- Recent scrutiny centers on her romance with embattled Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs
- Diggs faces felony and misdemeanor charges he “categorically denies”
- The rapper hopes fans will rally behind her as she preps for new projects
As Cardi balances motherhood, legal drama, and career demands, she’s drawing a firm line: don’t dictate how she vents.
