'Just want attention': Internet mocks Cardi B after rapper's claims of drug-related strip search by LAPD proven false
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cardi B's team has disclosed a harrowing encounter she had with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) over the weekend, describing it as a distressing experience.
During an Instagram Live session with her 168 million followers, early Monday, March 25, the "I Like It" singer recounted details of the LAPD incident. She alleged that officers accused her of trafficking fentanyl and possessing a weapon in her car, according to Billboard.
However, Cardi B’s team sent a statement to Billboard saying her comments on Instagram Live were “taken out of context.” The full statement said, "This IG live was taken out of context and there is no truth to this story. Apologies for any confusion.”
What did Cardi B say?
During her IG live, the singer opened up by saying, "You don’t even know what happened to me yesterday, like, y’all don’t even know." She added, “I got stopped by the cops and everything. I got stopped by the cops yesterday. You gon’ see, it’s gonna hit TMZ real soon. They thought I was trafficking. Yeah, they thought I was trafficking fentanyl. And they thought I had a gun in my car.”
The Grammy-winning rapper further alleged that the LAPD had detained her outside for three hours. She also stated her intention to take legal action against the LAPD.
“They had me getting butt naked outside,” she continued. “S**t was crazy. It was deada*s a movie and whatever. But you already know I’m ’bout to sue the LAPD. They got me f****d up for doing it.”
The 31-year-old added, "It was, like, some white cops or something. They didn’t know who I was so they was really tough on me and everything. They said that somebody gave them a clue. I already feel like it was one of my opps and s**t. They really trying to ruin my life.”
However, contrary to this, when Billboard reached LAPD for comment, the police department denied Cardi B’s allegations and said, “We don’t have any record of any traffic stop.”
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of her second album, Cardi B remains active in the music industry. Her latest single, 'Enough (Miami),' debuted at No 9 this week, marking her 12th top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Internet reacts to the incident
Ever since, Cardi B's IG live went viral, it became a topic of conversation for netizens.
Several social media users joked about the incident, with a Facebook user saying, "If it's one thing my girl is going to do, it's sue! Don't play with her."
Another user said, "I'd be scared to walk pass this girl..she sue just to sue!!…"
A next user wrote, "She just needs attention." Another user wrote, "Lmmfaoo0000." A user wrote, "She said it was a joke and she made it all up."
A user said, "She was joking , she laughed at the end, she has nothing to do."
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