Cardi B forcefully addressed a viral false claim circulating online that alleged her father was arrested for attempted rape in 1993. The rapper shut down the rumor in a heated post on X (formerly Twitter), firmly denying the accusation and defending her family.

In her response, Cardi made it clear that the claim was entirely fabricated, emphasizing that her father—an immigrant from the Dominican Republic—has never been arrested in the United States.

“First thing first, my dad never been arrested in this country… my dad is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic… he would be deported if he committed such a disgusting crime!!” Cardi wrote.

She continued by criticizing what she described as deliberate attempts to provoke her, warning those spreading the rumor to stop involving her family.

“I don’t know why y’all like playing these games just for you to be fake mad when I post who got those real mugshots, real evidence, AND REAL cases for rape… stop playing with me and my family and leave me the f*ck alone.”

While Cardi did not name anyone directly, many fans interpreted her remarks as a pointed reference to Kenneth Petty, the husband of Nicki Minaj, who was convicted of attempted rape in the mid-1990s.

Support quickly poured in from Cardi’s followers, with many condemning the rumor and encouraging her to pursue legal action. One user wrote, “These people lie to make themselves feel good—keep doing your thing.” Another added, “Sue them for defamation.”

First thing first, my dad never been arrested in this county.. my dad is a immigrant from the Dominican Republic.. he would be deported if he committed such a disgusting crime!! I don’t know why yall like playing these games just for you to be fake mad when I post who got those… https://t.co/bbLuWFld99

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 5, 2026

Ongoing Tensions With Nicki Minaj

The incident comes amid renewed online tension between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The two artists exchanged a series of social-media jabs last fall following the release of Cardi’s album Am I The Drama?. What began as trolling escalated into increasingly personal exchanges, with both sides drawing criticism for the tone of the dispute.

CARDI B VS. NICKI MINAJ HISTORY TIMELINE

Stefon Diggs Allegations Draw Additional Attention

Separately, Cardi B has also recently found herself addressing controversy surrounding her relationship with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs is currently facing allegations of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery, stemming from claims made by his former private chef. The case remains unresolved.

In a now-deleted post on X, Cardi publicly defended Diggs, stating that she had never been informed of any inappropriate conduct. Screenshots of the post were later shared by TMZ.