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Cardi B Defends Her Success, Addresses Light-Skin Privilege: ‘Colorism Is Real’
Cardi B has defended her rise to fame after podcaster Damona “Mona” Love argued that her lighter complexion and Dominican heritage helped her gain opportunities, including brand deals. Cardi said she recognises that colorism exists, but rejects the claim that her skin tone alone explains her success.
In a statement on X, Cardi recalled being judged early in her career for her appearance and said record labels did not see her as a conventional star. She pointed to the work she says she put in to succeed, including after “Bodak Yellow” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017. Her debut album, *Invasion of Privacy*, topped the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy; she has since had four more Hot 100 No. 1 hits.
In short
- Cardi B says colorism is real but not the sole reason for her success.
- She says she faced rejection and had to prove herself repeatedly.
- Her hits include five Hot 100 No. 1 singles.