Shortest beef in pop history? Cardi B claps back at Madonna’s ‘paved the way’ clown emoji post, then deletes the tweet and shares they have reconciled
On Saturday (October 22), Madonna shared an Instagram story to mark 30 years of her book ‘S.E.X.’
“I was called a whore, a witch, a heretic and the devil,” Madonna wrote. “Now Cardi B can sing about her WAP. Kim Kardashian can grace the cover of any magazine with her naked ass and Miley Cyrus can come in like a wrecking ball”
Madonna ended the post with “You’re welcome bitches……” followed by a clown emoji.
Madonna has spoken pic.twitter.com/XRzk8T5zaV
— Queer Insider 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ (@qitweets) October 23, 2022
While many rushed to heap praise on Madge for her achievements, others were unclear as to whether the post – particularly its clown emoji – was indented shadily.
Including Cardi B, who clearly felt it was the latter.
“I literally [paid] this woman homage so many times cause I grew up listening to her …she can make her point without putting clown emojis and getting slick out the mouth,” B tweeted, in a since-deleted post.
“These icons really become disappointments once u make it in the industry that’s why I keep to myself.”
Cardi B calls Madonna a “disappointment” after the star mentioned her in a recent Instagram story discussing the impact of her ‘Sex’ book:
“I literally payed this woman homage so many times… she can make her point without putting clown emojis and getting slick out the mouth,” pic.twitter.com/k0mOIo7dSJ
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 23, 2022
Cardi also shared an article culled from her social media after she met her “real life IDOL Madonna.”
“I performed ‘Material Girl’ freshman year in high school, listen to her on all my photo shoots to have super confidence and always mentioned her in my interviews,” Cardi B said at the time. “The best part about it is she was everything I thought she would be a liberal kick ass feminist bitch.”
The exchange had – and still has – fans of both artists divided, with some Madonna fans attacking Cardi, or telling her she read the post wrong.
“Y’all are ridiculous…I don’t give a fuck who it is nobody is going to disrespect me specially unprovoked are you dumb?”, she replied.
“EXACTLY SAY WAT YOU WANT TO SAY BUT DONT INSULT ME THE FUCK …nobody gonna lil girl me (specially a white woman),” she continued. “I know exactly what she said and I understand but it’s about THE TONE …Calling me bitches and putting clown emojis ? The fuck!”
While Jason Lee suggested that the pair had both reconciled over the matter, privately.
On the phone with Madonna and Cardi. Listening to both women share their perspective on the communication going on has broadened their love for each other. Love this [signed a fly on the wall] @iamcardib
— Jason Lee (@theonlyjasonlee) October 23, 2022
Indeed, Cardi herself then confirmed that the two had kissed and made up. Phew.
I talked to Madonna …It was beautiful 🥲….Have a great day and drive safely yallll😘
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) October 23, 2022
Some tweets below to give you an idea of the overall vibe:
I hate when we complain about cardi standing up 4 herself! Y did madonna call them bitches and use the clown emoji? That was rude 4 no reason
— Weneseo⚪️ (@Weneseo1) October 23, 2022
Y’all said that in 2018 …..No human can take away wat GOD BLESSED ME WITH!! https://t.co/2qAd1mEiGW
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) October 23, 2022
reminder that madonna owns cardi b @iamcardib pic.twitter.com/b9saZLwolJ
— JUNQ🤍(ALESSIA) (@theyenvyjunq) October 23, 2022
When Cardi B seen Madonna use the clown emoji pic.twitter.com/0cG8pHXj29
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 23, 2022
Cardi b has beefed with
jt
akbar v
katie bandz
lady leshuur
Tasha k
malibu Mitch
kyle anfernee
the shaderoom owners
jade &
baddie g
rah ali
blackteablog
her plastic surgeon
and now Madonna
all within 6 months… i think it’s clear who is the problem.— welp. (@YSLONIKA) October 23, 2022