Hey everyone, welcome! We’ve got some fresh updates for you today. Cardi B and Offset’s divorce is making headlines, and Kanye West has been making waves on Twitter by calling out his label. But before we dive into those topics, I want to give a big shoutout to the incredibly talented Seven Streeter. She just dropped her latest single “HMU,” and let me tell you, it’s fire! Seven Streeter is not only an amazing artist but also a brilliant songwriter, and I think she deserves way more recognition. So, do yourself a favor and give her new track “HMU” a listen when you get the chance!
Let’s touch on Cardi B briefly. As many of us are aware, news broke earlier this week regarding Cardi filing for divorce from Offset, her husband. Initially, reports indicated that Cardi sought primary custody of their daughter, Kulture, along with child support. My initial reaction was one of surprise, thinking Offset must have done something significant for Cardi to take such a drastic step. However, subsequent information revealed that Cardi actually desires joint custody with Offset, aiming for an amicable divorce process.
This seems fair. If Offset is actively involved in his child’s life and a responsible parent, joint custody is appropriate. Moreover, it could alleviate him from significant financial obligations in child support. While Offset is financially stable, it’s likely Cardi earns more. Imposing child support could strain him financially, especially given his ongoing legal issues with his label QC and his other children to provide for.
Cardi’s intentions appear to prioritize a smooth divorce process. It’s intriguing to observe the unfolding of events. In my previous video, I speculated this divorce might intertwine with Cardi’s promotional strategies. This isn’t to suggest that the divorce is solely for publicity; something in her marriage likely prompted this decision. However, Cardi hinted at drawing inspiration from Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” for her music, promising insights into her marriage.
It’s worth noting the timing: Cardi filed for divorce the same week she released a new song, “Me Gusta,” featuring Anita and Mike Towers. While Cardi addressed speculation about seeking publicity for her divorce on Instagram live, the timing does raise eyebrows. Similarly, her recent spat with a teenage blogger managing her fan page just before releasing “WAP” adds to the intrigue.
It’ll be fascinating to see how this unfolds and whether Cardi’s personal and professional endeavors intersect further.
You seem to want to bring up every argument every time we talk. It feels like you’re being fake, like a fake friend or whatever you are. There’s always some drama stirred up before she releases a single; that’s just what I’ve noticed. But she did deny filing for divorce for publicity, and she also denied the rumors about Offset impregnating another woman outside of their marriage. She also denied paying bloggers to talk about her divorce. This is her statement:
“I want to make it clear that I haven’t shed a single tear. Every time something crazy and messed up about this guy comes out in the media, I used to cry, stressed and sad because I detest that kind of thing. But this time, I didn’t cry, and you know why? Because it’s not the reason for my divorce. It’s not about cheating. People are spreading lies about him having a baby on the way – that’s completely false. It’s the second time they’ve tried to pin babies on me. Stop with these fake rumors. There have been a lot of fake text messages and nonsense circulating. If there was anything to find, it would have surfaced by now. Just leave it. I want to be free, to be myself. I got tired of arguing, tired of not seeing eye to eye. When things start feeling off, I’d rather leave before any cheating happens. And no, I’m not paying blogs. I just answer honestly when they ask questions. I’m tired of these supposed sources. If they were real, why didn’t they say anything before the divorce? And I keep to myself – I only talk to family and colleagues about work. Some say I’m seeking clout with this divorce. I mentioned my album having ‘lemonade moments,’ not that it would be like ‘Lemonade.’ Of course, there will be relationship songs, but I’m a hip-hop artist; it’s not all about relationships. My music’s success speaks for itself. I don’t need drama to sell records. My song [song name] is topping charts worldwide. I don’t need stunts or personal drama to sell my music.”
Moving on to Kanye West’s recent revelations about his record label, Cardi B had this to say: “I don’t need gimmicks to sell my music.” But let’s delve into Kanye’s seismic industry shake-up. He caused quite a stir by exposing his record label, sharing over 100 pages of his contracts on Twitter for all to see. Kanye alleges he’s been bound by what he calls a “slave contract” and insists many artists are similarly exploited, unable to retain ownership of their own music. With the pandemic stifling live performances, artists, who typically rely on touring for income, are struggling even more. Compounded by their lack of ownership over their masters, their earnings from streaming are limited. Kanye’s outcry is about more than just his own situation; he’s advocating for all artists’ rights. He declared on Twitter, “The artists deserve to own their masters. We’re starving without tours. I’m on a mission to secure our masters. Pray for me.” He highlighted the plight of artists who, upon signing record deals, relinquish control over their work, rendering them powerless over where and when it’s played. Kanye’s campaign isn’t just about financial gain; it’s a battle for artistic autonomy. He called out Universal and Sony, challenging the status quo one step at a time. Sharing a poignant image of Prince with “slave” scrawled across his face, Kanye urged solidarity in the fight for artistic freedom.