‘You Don’t Know Nothing’: Cardi B Fires Back At Elon Musk’s ‘Puppet’ Comment

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As a fervent admirer of Cardi B, I find myself deeply moved by her recent exchange with Elon Musk and her impassioned speech at the Democratic rally. Her words resonate profoundly with me, as someone who has also navigated the complexities of life rooted in hardships and struggles that society often overlooks or underestimates.

Over the weekend, the political discourse intensified as Cardi B delivered a pointed rebuttal to Elon Musk. The multiple Grammy-winning artist retaliated against the billionaire when he described her as a marionette in a social media post on what used to be known as Twitter.

Elon Musk posted a video snippet from Cardi B’s performance at a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee on November 1st, which demonstrated her endorsement for the Vice President.

In his post, Musk stated, “Another marionette who can’t speak without being given the words. The Kamala campaign lacks genuine authenticity and true empathy.” Cardi B didn’t mince words in her response, countering Musk’s assertion about American struggles, saying, “I’m not a puppet, Elon,” on platform X.

I was raised by two hardworking immigrant parents who faced numerous challenges to support me. I’m a result of government assistance programs like welfare and Section 8 housing vouchers. Growing up, I experienced poverty and felt the impact of a system that often seems to work against those trying to make a better life.

Cardi B continued to discuss her background and upbringing, pointing out Musk’s lack of knowledge regarding the struggles faced by many Americans. She asserted, “You have no idea about this. You don’t know a thing about the American hardship,” emphasizing her point. Renowned for her candidness, Cardi B made it clear that she wouldn’t let Musk’s remarks go unaddressed.

She finished her post with a touch of humor, adding, “PS fix my algorithm,” referencing ongoing frustrations that many social media users, including celebrities, have about their content reach.

Cardi B’s speech at the Democratic rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center was emotional and personal. Speaking on behalf of the Harris-Walz ticket, she showed her admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris and explained why she is backing Harris in her presidential campaign. Despite facing issues with the teleprompter, Cardi spoke passionately from her cell phone for about 10 minutes.

As I stepped onto this stage today, I could hardly contain my excitement – this is a moment I’ve been eagerly anticipating for years. It’s not just about being here; it’s about answering the call to make a difference, to express what has been weighing heavily on my heart for some time now.

She spoke about how she relates to Harris’s journey, saying, “Like Kamala Harris, I’ve been the underdog, underestimated, and had my success belittled. Women have to work ten times harder and still face questions about how we achieved success. I can’t stand a bully, but just like Kamala, I always stand up to one.”

Apart from discussing her music, the rapper additionally shared insights on what attracted her towards Harris. Initially, she hadn’t been keen on endorsing any political figure. Nevertheless, Harris’s vision for America ultimately swayed her decision.

I was skeptical about all the presidential hopefuls until Kamala Harris entered the scene and echoed sentiments I’ve yearned to hear about our nation’s future. I wholeheartedly trust her every word, as I find her to be fervent, empathetic, compassionate, but above all, pragmatic – a trait that resonates deeply with me.

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2024-11-04 13:53