Cardi B Threatens Legal Action Against Trump Adviser Over Bot Allegations
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, rapper Cardi B has issued a legal threat against Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to former US President Donald Trump. The conflict erupted after Bruesewitz alleged that Cardi B had connections to a company linked to claims about a bot campaign targeting fellow artist and rival Nicki Minaj.
Social Media Feud Ignites Over Deleted Post
The dispute began with a now-deleted post by Bruesewitz on X, formerly known as Twitter. In his post, Bruesewitz suggested that journalist Jason Beeferman, who highlighted a report by tech firm Cyabra regarding an army of bots promoting Nicki Minaj's latest conservative stance, was associated with Cardi B's camp. Bruesewitz labeled Beeferman a "fake news hack" and asserted that he "is partnered with Cardi B's agent."
Cardi B responded with fury on X, vehemently denying any affiliation. She wrote, "show me where I'm affiliated with this person or they affiliated to anybody that I work with... I don't have no affiliation to Roc Nation you dumb ss!" The rapper further criticized the theory implicating her music label Roc Nation in the controversy, calling it "very ridiculous."
Legal Threats and Heated Exchanges
In a follow-up post, Cardi B escalated the confrontation, stating, "The conspiracy theories with Roc Nation is getting very ridiculous... The fact that you work for the government and defaming my name with false allegations.. I'm going to f*cking sue you. Get familiar with my game!!!" Despite deleting this post later, Bruesewitz pushed back, claiming she removed it after he provided "facts that her rep is, in fact, involved with the company that produced the @NICKIMINAJ 'bot' hoax!"
Cardi B maintained her innocence, asserting no involvement with Cyabra's data or the bot report. In a final X post, she declared, "See what happen when you involve me in sh*t that don't have nothing to do with me? I get down to the GRISTLE of it!! And btw I am still gonna sue you, you wet dirty dog."
Background of Broader Controversies
This clash follows another public controversy earlier in the month, when Cardi B criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Palm Desert, California. While performing, she urged fans to speak out against the agency's actions, stating, "B---h, if ICE come in here, we gon jump they a - ses." She added that she had bear mace in the venue and declared, "They ain't takin my fans, b---h."
Bruesewitz, a Trump supporter, condemned these comments, calling Cardi B a "disgusting person" and accusing her of trying to "incite violence against our ICE officers." The exchange intensified after Bruesewitz reposted videos of Nicki Minaj, who has supported Trump administration events and was previously criticized by Cardi B. Notably, Minaj attended Bruesewitz's South Florida wedding earlier in the month.
Government Response and Past Revelations
In response to Cardi B's ICE remarks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted on social media, "As long as she doesn't drug and rob our agents, we'll consider that an improvement over her past behaviour." This reference alludes to Cardi B's past admissions about her life before fame, where she openly acknowledged drugging and robbing men while working as a stripper. She explained at the time, "Whether or not they were poor choices at the time, I did what I had to do to survive."
The ongoing feud highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, politics, and social media, with legal threats adding a new layer of intensity to the public discourse.
