The leaked audio of Cardi B threatening to beat up Ice Spice has already thrown the rap world into chaos, but the fallout has only deepened after Cardi issued a public apology to Latto. In the clip, Cardi’s angry tirade included references to Latto, prompting many to believe she was dragging the Atlanta rapper into a feud that had nothing to do with her. Cardi later posted that she had nothing but “respect” for Latto and that her words were said in the heat of the moment.
But according to sources close to Latto, the apology hasn’t landed well. Latto reportedly feels that Cardi only apologized because the audio went viral, not because she truly regrets what she said. In private conversations, Latto has allegedly told her team that being mentioned in such a volatile rant puts her reputation on the line, and she isn’t willing to simply “accept” an apology issued for damage control.
Fans have noticed Latto’s subtle moves on social media—liking tweets that suggest Cardi’s apology was “fake” and ignoring posts that tagged her in relation to Cardi’s statement. This has sparked speculation that a full-blown feud could ignite between the two women, who had previously shown signs of mutual respect.
The situation also raises a larger question about authenticity in hip-hop. Is Cardi’s apology a genuine attempt to mend fences, or just another chapter in a cycle of drama designed to keep her in headlines? Latto’s refusal to accept the olive branch may mark a turning point, signaling that she won’t allow herself to be dragged into messy conflicts, even with a superstar like Cardi B.