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The altercation between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B is one of the most explosive events in recent pop culture history. However, an additional party was involved in the altercation: former Love & Hip-Hop star Rah Ali.
Cardi B Recalls Recent Clash With Rah Ali
Cardi and Ali had a recent argument over the reality star’s involvement in her 2018 clash with Nicki Minaj. In the aftermath of the event, Cardi had a visible knot on her face. And the Pink Friday creator claimed the Ali punched Cardi “eight to nine times.”
Cardi explained during a recent Spaces chat on X that she recently saw Ali at the airport and launched a speaker at her head. And then tracked Ali down at a private lounge to get even more revenge.
“If you thought I was going to let that s### fly, you’re out of your f###### mind,” she said, referencing their 2018 altercation.
She also added:
“I can’t live and die knowing that somebody did put their hands on me and I never did nothing back,” she said. “B####, I’m from the Bronx, you from the Bronx. You know what’s up.”
Cardi B addressing Rah Ali situation on Spaces. pic.twitter.com/jvegVV4Xvj
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Rah Ali Hits Back at Cardi’s Claims
However, Rah Ali had a much different recollection of events.
She claims that there was no speaker thrown. But Cardi did throw bags and shoes at her before airport security interjected.
She also added: “Ultimately, the end result was nothing.”
There had been tension between Nicki and Cardi for months leading up to their 2018 incident. But things came to a head after Cardi saw Minaj like and unlike a social media post. One that criticized the Bronx emcees’ parenting skills. Things got heated when both of the rap stars showed up to a party during New York Fashion Week.
Although Cardi and Nicki never actually came to fisticuffs, it was a pretty bizarre scene. Both artists were screaming unpleasantries at each other from across the room as they were being restrained. It was one of the most memorable events on social media. Because Cardi would post 16-some-odd videos days later, explaining the events leading up to her and Minaj’s altercation.
