A circulating claim on social media suggests that rapper Cardi B was critically injured in a shooting incident that occurred in front of a penthouse.
The claim gained traction on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, presenting itself as a newsreel-style video. This video purportedly shows police activity, footage of Cardi B, and a bystander expressing distress. The narration claims Cardi B was involved in a “secret” meeting with “the largest cartel in America” when the shooting took place, leaving her “critically wounded.”
However, an investigation into this claim reveals no factual basis. A comprehensive search for credible news reports from reputable media outlets has yielded no evidence of such an event. Furthermore, there have been no official statements from law enforcement confirming any shooting incident involving Cardi B.
It is speculated that this rumor may have been influenced by a real incident involving Cardi B’s ex-husband, Offset, who was shot outside a casino in Seminole, Florida, on April 6. While Offset was hospitalized, a spokesperson confirmed he was in stable condition, and two individuals were later arrested in connection with the event.
This false claim about Cardi B surfaced amid controversy regarding her comments about President Donald Trump potentially bringing “bad luck” to the New York Knicks. Following the Knicks’ defeat in NBA Finals Game 3, which Trump attended, Cardi B remarked on Instagram Live that his presence “felt a little dark” and suggested it might have been a factor in the team’s loss.
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