American rapper Cardi B has expressed her frustration with the negative stereotypes that successful women face in society.
In a statement shared on her X account, she emphasized that despite women putting in significantly more effort and achieving better results than their male counterparts, their accomplishments are often dismissed or attributed to their physical appearance, suggesting they leverage their bodies for advancement.
Cardi B specifically addressed the criticism directed at U.S. Vice President and Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris, asserting that much of the backlash she faces is rooted in her gender. The rapper noted that, like Harris, she has frequently been seen as an underdog, with her achievements consistently undermined.
She wrote, “Just like Kamala Harris, I have been the underdog and I have been underestimated!! My success always discredited.
“Let me tell you something, women have to work ten times harder and perform ten times better and still our success comes with excuses… its because she’s pretty or because she slept her way to the top. I see the disgusting attacks against Kamala and it’s not only angered me but has motivated me more now than ever to not just say something, but to do something!… I can’t stand a bully!”
Cardi B’s statement on X follows her appearance at Kamala Harris’ rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday night, where she officially endorsed the Democratic Party candidate for the upcoming presidential election.