JUST IN: Eminem Break Social Media Silence To Send Clear Strong Message To Cardi B Over Fearless Attitude
During an interview on Shade45, Eminem took a moment to express his admiration for Cardi B. He praised her for her fearless attitude, stating she doesn’t hold back and always speaks her mind. Eminem remarked,
“I love Cardi B too. She gives no fucks. She says exactly what’s on her mind & is afraid of nobody. I used to be like that.”
“I love Cardi B too. She gives no fucks. She says exactly what’s on her mind & is afraid of nobody. I used to be like that.”
This rare public praise between the two high powers of hip-hop touches on an interesting dynamic, considering how Cardi B’s rise could be marked by her wild lyricism and larger-than-life personality. Underlining his endorsement has impacted both the fans and peers within the industry, hence implying recognition that Cardi pushes buttons- like the Detroit rapper during his meteoric rise.
But given the history between Eminem and Cardi B, the exchange between the two seemed friendly. Tensions had risen after a controversial lyric about Megan Thee Stallion in Eminem’s latest song, “Houdini.” The song referred to Megan’s shooting incident back in 2020, something very sensitive to the rapper and her fans. In the track, Eminem raps:
“If I was to ask for Megan Thee / Stallion, would she collab with me? Would I have a shot at a feat?”
The lyric has been criticized for trivializing a traumatic event, drawing backlash from fans and artists alike.
Cardi, a close friend and collaborator of Megan‘s, responded quickly. She went to social media to disapprove of the move: “Now M, I love that guy, but it was not cool to bring Meg into this. She’s a sweet girl.” That remark shows a protective bond between her and Megan developed through mutual respect and high-profile collaborations, like their hit single “WAP” and the recent single “Bongos.”
That is, despite Cardi being all over Eminem, considering that any loyalty with Megan in such a manner places her in one of those complicated positions for which she has come to be known. In one piece against others, Cardi’s reaction showed how relationships within a takedown-filled industry were either done in private or often just out for the public to get their way.
Megan Thee Stallion has taken the whole controversy with her characteristic resilience. As she addressed the continuing discourse on diss tracks, she mentioned in an interview with Billboard, “If people feel like I’m somebody to aim at, then I must be pretty high up if you’re reaching up at me.” Megan’s confidence in criticism shows her growth in prominence and how she can rise above the noise, placing her happiness and self-worth above the industry drama.
The back-and-forth also rekindled speculation about past rumors of a possible collab between Eminem and Cardi B—rumors Cardi later denied. She clarified that she had not sent Eminem any songs, debunking claims of a rejected partnership and dismissing fan theories about tension stemming from creative differences.
While it’s engendered hot and passionate debates on various fanbase levels, one thing can be certain: Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion’s friendship is the centerpiece of much of their successful rise to hip-hop prominence. Together, they have illustrated—through both triumphs and challenges—how a tight-knit friendship helps navigate such a competitively based career.
