Cardi B is embroiled in a social media dispute after being publicly linked to allegations of bot activity surrounding Nicki Minaj’s online presence. The rapper swiftly and forcefully denied any involvement, accusing a former Trump advisor of intentionally dragging her into the controversy. The situation stems from a recent report examining the authenticity of engagement on Minaj’s X (formerly Twitter) account, particularly concerning posts related to political endorsements.
The conflict ignited after the release of a report by disinformation research firm Cyabra, which analyzed Minaj’s political-related posts and found that approximately 33 percent of accounts interacting with them were assessed as fake. This finding, as reported by Politico, suggested a coordinated effort to amplify Minaj’s political messaging. Alex Bruesewitz, a former strategist for Donald Trump’s campaign, seized on the report, alleging a connection between Cardi B’s agent, Mike G, and Cyabra.
Cardi B responded directly to Bruesewitz on X, vehemently denying any affiliation with the firm or the report. “Listen, you involved me in something that has nothing to do with me. So now we’re gonna talk about the facts,” she wrote in a post on February 23, 2026. She also threatened legal action, referring to Bruesewitz as a “wet, dirty dog.”
In a series of posts, Cardi B clarified that she has no oversight of her agent’s investments and challenged Bruesewitz’s motives. She explained that Cyabra is a data company utilized by numerous clients, including Elon Musk and Pepsi, and even counts Mike Pompeo on its board of advisors, according to Billboard. She emphasized that the data itself is “VERY real” and demanded to be removed from the dispute.
Here’s Cardi B’s response on X:
First of all, I don’t keep track of my agents investments… that’s none of my business. What I did do though was woke up to you including me in bullshit so I had to hop on the phone and do my research to see what your weird ass was talkin about. Second, why you not mentioning… https://t.co/0eoNG1bY4x
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) February 23, 2026
The controversy unfolds as Nicki Minaj has increasingly aligned herself with conservative political figures, including Donald Trump. During a Black History Month event, Trump publicly praised Minaj, calling her “beautiful” and acknowledging her political acumen, Newsweek reported. “She gets it, more importantly,” Trump stated, referencing Minaj’s political understanding.
The Cyabra Report and Bot Allegations
The core of the dispute lies in the Cyabra report, which examined 51 of Minaj’s posts between November 11 and December 28. The firm expressed “high confidence” that a coordinated fake campaign was actively amplifying political content on Minaj’s X account, estimating that over 18,000 profiles identified as fake were involved, with 85 percent confidence, according to Yahoo Entertainment. Bruesewitz initially dismissed the report as a “total scam” before attempting to link it to Cardi B’s camp.
Cardi B’s Agent and Cyabra
Mike G, Cardi B’s agent and advisor at United Talent Agency, is reportedly an investor in Cyabra’s business. However, Cardi B maintains that her agent’s involvement is separate from her own and that she had no knowledge of or participation in the Cyabra report. She accused Bruesewitz of intentionally omitting crucial context to implicate her unfairly.
The escalating online feud highlights the increasing intersection of celebrity, politics, and social media manipulation. As XXL noted, Cardi B’s swift response underscores her willingness to defend her reputation and distance herself from politically charged controversies.
It remains to be seen whether Cardi B will pursue legal action against Bruesewitz. The incident also raises questions about the prevalence of bot activity on social media platforms and the potential for coordinated disinformation campaigns to influence public opinion. The focus will likely shift to the validity of the Cyabra report and the extent to which bot activity impacted Nicki Minaj’s online engagement.
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