Chart-topping artist Cardi B has publicly defended South African music sensation Tyla from ongoing vicious online attacks during a candid late-night discussion on social media platform X.
“The constant dragging of Tyla has reached unacceptable levels,” expressed the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker during her live audio session from Los Angeles. “She barely even engages with the negativity, yet the hate keeps coming.”
Unwarranted Criticism Reaches Breaking Point
Cardi B, who recently announced her upcoming album “Am I The Drama?”, admitted she hasn’t dissected every detail of the backlash but emphasised the disturbing pattern of harassment.
“My TikTok feed constantly shows me cruel videos about her,” she revealed. “At this point, it feels like people won’t be satisfied until she completely breaks down. Enough is enough.”
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The outspoken rapper, no stranger to online controversy herself, described the treatment of Tyla as crossing into dangerous territory.
Cultural Identity Debate Fuels Controversy
Much of the criticism stems from discussions about Tyla’s racial identity. The South African performer previously identified herself using the term “coloured” during a 2024 interview – a culturally specific classification in her home country that carries different connotations elsewhere.
The “Water” singer later clarified her heritage in a social media post:
“I’m proudly mixed with black/Zulu, Irish, Mauritian/Indian and coloured ancestry. Racial classification varies globally – I identify differently in South Africa than internationally while never denying my black roots.”
History of Support Amid Career Success
This isn’t the first time Cardi B has stood up for Tyla. In 2024, she defended the young artist after viral criticism about a VMA trophy moment, explaining the cultural context that critics missed.
“The constant nitpicking has turned into straight bullying,” Cardi asserted. Despite the online noise, Tyla’s career continues its upward trajectory with her recent EP “We Wanna Party” surpassing 40 million Spotify streams globally since its July 2025 release.
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A Call for More Compassion Online
Cardi B’s defence highlights growing concerns about celebrity mental health in the digital age. As she prepares to drop her own highly anticipated album on September 19, her message resonates with many artists facing relentless online scrutiny.