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Cardi B Drama Explained as Online War Breaks Out Over Nicki Minaj Bot Claim

Cardi B Drama Explained as Online War Breaks Out Over Nicki Minaj Bot Claim

Summary

Rapper Cardi B is in an online dispute with former Trump campaign strategist Alex Bruesewitz. The argument started after a report suggested a high number of fake accounts interacted with rapper Nicki Minaj's social media. Bruesewitz claimed the firm behind the report had a link to Cardi B's agent, which raised concerns about potential bias.

Key Facts

  • Cardi B and Alex Bruesewitz are having a public dispute online.
  • Cyabra, a disinformation detection firm, reported that over 33% of accounts engaging with Nicki Minaj's social media were fake.
  • The report examined 51 of Minaj's posts and found evidence of a possible coordinated campaign.
  • Alex Bruesewitz claimed that Cyabra has ties to Cardi B's agent, suggesting a possible conflict of interest.
  • Bruesewitz denied accusing Cardi B herself of using bots.
  • Cardi B's agent, Mike Guirguis, was on Cyabra’s Brand and Entertainment Council previously.
  • Tensions between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have existed since 2017.

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