Cardi B Defends Fat Joke Amid 3XL Shirt Backlash

Cardi B faced backlash after jokingly referring to her fans as 'fat' during an Instagram Live while discussing the rapid sellout of 3XL t-shirts from her new album's merchandise. She clarified that the comment was an innocent joke meant as playful banter and defended her humor by pointing out that people often make fun of her body too, emphasizing that she doesn't take such remarks seriously. Cardi stressed that she makes fun of everyone regardless of body size and urged fans not to take offense, highlighting her confidence and contentment with her own appearance. Despite some criticism for insensitivity, Cardi maintained her unapologetic stance, noting that her remarks were not fatphobic but rather a reciprocal form of body-shaming banter. The incident underscores Cardi's bold personality and the strong demand for her upcoming album and related merchandise. This episode is one of several instances where Cardi has had to address and clarify misunderstandings stemming from her candid online interactions.