Cardi B recently chimed in on a viral video featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, who gracefully dodged a shady question from a TMZ reporter about the American rapper.
Not tmz trying to set Ayra Starr up with the Cardi B question, perfect reply tho! 😂🤍🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/Su6npBrfQ2
— 𝑨𝒚𝒓𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 (@ayracharts) May 9, 2024
In the video, the reporter attempted to stir the pot by questioning Ayra Starr about Cardi B’s slip-up regarding her Met Gala outfit designer’s name. Despite the reporter’s persistence, Ayra Starr maintained composure, attributing such slips to nerves common in high-pressure situations.
In response to the clip, Cardi B voiced her support for Ayra Starr on social media, calling out the media outlet for their attempted shade. She questioned why such a renowned talent like Ayra Starr was put in an uncomfortable position.
Not tmz trying to set Ayra Starr up with the Cardi B question, perfect reply tho! 😂🤍🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/Su6npBrfQ2
— 𝑨𝒚𝒓𝒂 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 (@ayracharts) May 9, 2024
This interaction comes on the heels of criticism directed at Cardi B for forgetting her designer’s name and mistakenly referring to him as “Asian.” Amid the backlash, Cardi B clarified her intentions in a video, explaining that she merely struggled with pronouncing the designer’s name due to its complexity.
In light of these events, both Cardi B and Ayra Starr have demonstrated grace and resilience in navigating media scrutiny and misunderstandings.
