It looks like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s friendship might be on the rocks. There are reports that they’ve been throwing shade at each other and spilling secrets on social media. Cardi’s apparently been mocking Megan’s career, while Megan’s taken jabs at Cardi’s personal life.
Their friendship used to be a standout example of female rappers sticking together, which was refreshing given how often rivalries pop up in the industry. They even collaborated on hit tracks like , “Bongos,” and were featured on Gorilla’s “Wannabe.” Cardi even defended Megan when Eminem threw shade at her in his song “Houdini,” saying it wasn’t cool to bring Megan into it and standing up for her as a “sweet girl.” It’s disappointing to see such a close friendship unravel like this. There were some shady vibes brewing between Megan and Cardi recently. Megan seemed to throw some subtle shade Cardi’s way in her track “Boa” from her latest self-titled album. In the song, Megan hints at a possible fallout with lines like, “Bees is bitter, they thought it was sweet, all of a sudden they vegan and don’t want beats. Talking out of their ear, I’m knocking out teeth. I pop they won’t pop, they bop.” The Burkin’s I-B. St. band quickly connected the dots and thought Megan’s lyrics might be aimed at Cardi, especially since Cardi is known for her obsession with Birkins. To add to the intrigue, just weeks before the song dropped, Megan had a mishap where one of her veneers popped out after biting into a hard bagel, leading some fans to speculate that Megan was subtly dissing Cardi.
“Cardi, how’s it going, mother?” But it seems there’s more to this than just a friendly greeting. The mention of going pop struck a nerve, and fans started speculating it was a subtle dig at Cardi’s pop collab with Shakira, “Punia.” Despite all the hype, the song didn’t make a huge splash, debuting at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. This led to chatter that Megan might be throwing shade at Cardi over the track’s lackluster performance. It certainly seemed that way, given Cardi’s reputation for standing up for herself.
Rumor has it Cardi might have fired back at Megan about the performance of her latest album. Megan’s album sold 64,000 copies in its first week and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. While those numbers aren’t bad, they fell short of the 100,000 copies fans were hoping for, especially from someone as big as Megan. The album had its share of controversy, which probably didn’t help. For instance, the first track, “Cobra,” called out her ex, Partisan Fontaine, for allegedly cheating, sparking a public feud. They were once a power couple, but their relationship crumbled after the Tory Lanez incident, with Partisan hinting that Megan was unfaithful.
Things heated up further with the second single, “His.” The song made waves online for taking shots at Drake and claiming he had undergone a secret BBL. Megan also had some harsh words for Nicki Minaj’s family. Nicki was furious, accusing Megan of bullying and making personal attacks, saying, “You want to bring up family members and lie about my dead mother? Telling me to drink and go to the clinic if I’m pregnant, just because I didn’t let you pour liquor down my throat? Just because you have a Rock Nation brunch every year doesn’t mean you’re untouchable. Be mad at Party for spilling your tea, not my family. Apologize to your mother, you nasty serpent.”
Despite all the drama, the controversy actually helped “His” top the Billboard Hot 100, so it was a big hit. With a number-one single before the album’s release, expectations were sky-high. Plus, this album marked Megan’s first release as an independent artist, though some argue her Roc Nation deal still ties her to major labels. Nicki even commented, “She’s spending so much money but still calls herself a ‘broke independent artist.’ Everyone knows she can’t rap. Stop trying to make fetch happen. I just released a song with no promo or video, and it’s already at number two.”
If you know anything about the music industry, you’re probably aware that celebrities often stir up drama before dropping an album to boost their publicity and sales. Megan’s 64,000 copies sold in the first week isn’t bad, but with all the hype and a number-one hit, fans had sky-high expectations. Now, some are accusing Cardi B of throwing shade at Megan after Cardi commented on how some albums are flopping.
Cardi’s been promising her second album for over five years while doing various features. Recently, she promised it would drop this year, but now it’s halfway through and there’s still no album, rollout, or tracklist. Cardi just announced another delay, and fans are fed up. One fan tweeted, “The album won’t drop in summer. Releasing in autumn or winter means fewer chances of going viral and fewer streams. After six years, we deserve a solid release date.” Cardi fired back, “Tell me which album has been doing well this summer since you’re so smart. Albums don’t perform as well in summer because there’s too much competition. It’s just how it is.”
Fans quickly picked up on this as a dig at Megan’s summer album. The timing seemed too perfect, and many felt Cardi was trying to shade Megan. Cardi denied it, saying her comment was just about industry trends and not a personal attack. She added, “It’s the truth. Summer is crowded with music releases. Don’t twist my words.”
Still, fans think Cardi’s comment was a way to distract from her own album delays. An insider says Megan feels betrayed and believes Cardi should focus more on her own issues rather than commenting on Megan’s album. Some fans argue that good music should do well regardless of the season, and they see Cardi’s remarks as just another excuse.
What do you think? Was Cardi really trying to shade Megan, or was she just speaking her mind? Drop your thoughts below