Cardi B Threatens Legal Action Amid Nicki Minaj Bot Controversy

On February 24, 2026, Cardi B publicly distanced herself from a controversy involving Nicki Minaj, who is accused of leveraging a network of over 18,000 bots to amplify her political content on social media. The report by Cyabra, cited by Politico, indicated that approximately 33% of the engagement on Minaj's posts during a two-month period came from inauthentic accounts. Cardi B, currently on her 'Little Miss Drama' tour, reacted strongly to claims made by Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz, who suggested a connection between her and the bot activity. Cardi stated, "First, please show me where I’m affiliated with this person... I don’t have no affiliation to Roc Nation you dumb ass!" This public dispute escalated as Cardi threatened legal action against Bruesewitz for defamation, asserting, "I’m going to f#cking sue you. Get familiar with my game!!!" (Daily Times, Geo Entertainment, AllHipHop). The timeline of events is particularly contentious, as Bruesewitz's accusations came just days after influencer Dom Lucre warned of a 'manufactured bot narrative' against Minaj, raising suspicions about the motives behind the report (What's Trending). The Cyabra analysis also highlighted that on December 26, 56% of comments on Minaj's political posts were from fake accounts, indicating a coordinated effort to boost her visibility in conservative circles (Geo Entertainment, AllHipHop). Overall, this incident underscores the ongoing rivalry between the two artists and reflects broader concerns about misinformation in political discourse.