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Cardi B Fires Back at Elon Musk And Defends Her Journey as an Immigrant Daughter
Cardi B has fired back at Elon Musk after he criticized her on social media, mentioning her struggles and the challenges faced by many in America.
The exchange took place on X, formerly known as Twitter, where Musk shared his thoughts about the Kamala Harris campaign, suggesting a lack of authenticity and genuine empathy.
His tweet read, “Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words.
The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.”
In response, Cardi B did not hold back. She asserted her identity and experience, stating, “I’m not a puppet Elon.
I’m the daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their asses off to provide for me!
I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you.
But you don’t know anything about that.
You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle. PS fix my algorithm.”
Cardi’s response reflects her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global superstar.
Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar in the Bronx, New York, she grew up in a challenging environment.
Her parents immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad, facing significant hardships to provide for their family.
This background has shaped Cardi’s perspective on social issues, including poverty, housing insecurity, and the challenges that many American families face.
Her mention of “welfare” and “section 8” points to the government assistance programs designed to help low-income families afford housing and meet basic needs.
Cardi has previously expressed her support for various social causes, including the Black Lives Matter movement and health care reform.
Entertainment
Tems Set to Make History with Possible Double Grammy Win
Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, is on the cusp of making history at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 2, 2025, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. With three nominations, she stands to become the first African artist to win multiple Grammys in a single night.
Tems’ nominations include Best African Music Performance for “Love Me, Jeje,” Best Global Music Album for her debut studio album “Born in the Wild,” and Best R&B Song for “Burning.” “Love Me Jeje” is a contemporary rendition of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic, showcasing Tems’ ability to blend traditional African sounds with modern R&B.
Billboard predicts that Tems will secure victories in both the Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Album categories. In the former, she faces competition from fellow Nigerian artists Yemi Alade (“Tomorrow”), Asake & Wizkid (“MMS”), Chris Brown featuring Davido & Lojay (“Sensational”), and Burna Boy (“Higher”).
Notably, “Sensational” by Chris Brown, featuring Davido and Lojay, has been highlighted as a “Look Out For” track by Billboard, while Burna Boy’s “Higher” is also considered a strong contender.
In the Best Global Music Album category, Tems’ “Born in the Wild” is up against “Alkebulan II” by Matt B featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, “Paisajes” by Ciro Hurtado, “Heis” by Rema, and “Historias De Un Flamenco” by Antonio Rey.
It’s noteworthy that Tems is the only previous Grammy winner among this year’s nominees in this category, having previously won for her collaboration on “Wait for U” with Future and Drake.
Entertainment
Ruby Ojiakor Surprised with Engagement Proposal from Onwa Idemili
Popular Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor is now officially engaged to her longtime lover, Onwa Idemili.
She shared the exciting news with her followers on Instagram Thursday morning, posting a heartfelt video of the moment Idemili proposed.
In the video, Idemili gets down on one knee and asks Ruby, “Will you marry me?”
Ruby, overwhelmed with emotion, expressed her joy in the caption: “It’s a YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS to the love of my life @mocmadu. YES TO FOREVER. Thank you, JESUS CHRIST. We dedicate everything to you, LORD.”
The actress also reflected on the surprise proposal, revealing that the plan had been orchestrated by those she never expected. “Like they literally got me. I never saw it coming,” she added.
Entertainment
Selena Gomez Responds to Deportation Call After Getting Emotional Over ICE Raids
Selena Gomez has responded to calls for her deportation after she got emotional over recent U.S. immigration raids under Trump’s administration.
The nationwide raids, carried out by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) alongside other agencies, led to the arrest of over 1,100 undocumented immigrants.
Gomez, who has Mexican roots, shared her thoughts in a now-deleted Instagram video, visibly shaken by the situation. Fighting back tears, the 32-year-old singer and actress expressed deep sorrow for those affected, especially the children.
“I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children, I don’t understand. I wish I could do something. I will try everything, I promise,” she said.
Her emotional response didn’t sit well with former U.S. Senate candidate Sam Parker, who took to social media to suggest she should be deported.
Parker accused Gomez of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over America, claiming she is the descendant of Mexicans who gained citizenship through the 1987 amnesty program.
“She has an entitlement attitude toward America, like her illegal parents. Maybe Selena should be deported, too?” he wrote.
Gomez responded to Parker’s remarks in a way that showed she wasn’t fazed. Sharing a post on her Instagram story, she simply wrote, “Oh Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker. Thanks for the laugh and the threat.”
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