Kanye West has ignited a fresh wave of controversy by asserting that rapper Cardi B was strategically “planted” in the music industry to replace the “Queen of rap,” Nicki Minaj. Leaked footage from an unreleased 2018 documentary captures Kanye expressing doubt about Cardi B’s talent and alleging that she doesn’t write her own lyrics.
In the leaked video, Kanye, seated on a couch, suggests that Cardi B is an “industry plant” orchestrated by the Illuminati, claiming she took over Nicki Minaj’s position intentionally. He goes on to criticize Cardi B’s approach to music, stating,
She don’t write her raps. She just there to sound as ignorant as possible and then make songs like, ‘fuck them and get some money.’ She has literally replaced Nicki Minaj, purposely that they put her there, and now she doesn’t know what to do, and she has no idea what the fuck is going on. She thinks it’s just a blessing from the universe. It ain’t no blessing from the universe.”
Cardi B responded to Kanye’s claims by sharing a 2022 interview in which Kanye expressed admiration for her and emphasized his belief in her talent from the early days. While Cardi did not directly address the critical video, she added a love emoji to the post, suggesting a nonchalant attitude towards Kanye’s remarks.
The leaked footage has fuelled discussions about industry dynamics and the rivalry between artists, with fans eagerly awaiting further developments in this unfolding narrative.
