Hazel E Spills Tea on Cardi B’s Come-Up—and Cardi’s Not Letting It Slide
Looks like we’ve got a little rap drama brewing that didn’t come with a beat. Former Love & Hip Hop personality Hazel E has jumped on the mic—and not to drop a verse. Nope, she’s out here stirring the pot with some vintage Cardi B tea, and it has the internet side-eyeing, screenshotting, and waiting for receipts.
So here’s what went down: Hazel recently claimed that when Cardi was still climbing the charts and figuring out her lane in the industry, she was allegedly willing to do anything to make it. And we do mean anything. According to Hazel, it wasn’t just about grinding in the studio or putting in work on stage—it was allegedly about “doing extra” behind the scenes to keep the music (and the money) flowing.
Hazel painted a picture of a younger Cardi who was super determined, maybe too determined, and allegedly willing to do whatever the industry big shots wanted to get ahead. Fast-forward to 2025, and Cardi’s a married mom of three, focused on her family and way more selective about what (and who) she says yes to.
And that’s where things got spicy.
Hazel says the music industry turned its back on Cardi the moment she stopped playing the game. Once she stopped being “accessible” and started drawing boundaries, certain people who once begged for her time were suddenly ghosting her. Hazel even implied that Cardi’s chart presence has cooled not because she lost her touch—but because she stopped doing the behind-the-scenes favors.
Cue the drama.
Cardi B, never one to let gossip fly unchecked, reportedly slid straight into Hazel’s DMs with all the smoke. Sources say the message wasn’t exactly “wishing you well.” Cardi allegedly called Hazel out for speaking on things she knew nothing about—and for putting her business out there like it was story time on IG Live. Because, let’s be real: Cardi is not the type to keep quiet when someone brings up her name, her hustle, or her motherhood.
Now, whether Hazel’s “exposé” is a cautionary tale or just messy shade disguised as industry commentary is up for debate. Some fans are dragging Hazel for clout-chasing, while others are praising her for speaking on how exploitative the music industry can be for women, especially young artists trying to break through.
And somewhere in the middle? Cardi’s fans—who are ready to roll up, repost, and remind everyone that their fave didn’t come this far just to be disrespected.
No word yet on whether this will spill over onto timelines, TikTok feeds, or full-blown diss tracks—but one thing’s for sure: when it comes to Cardi B, her story will be hers to tell. And as for Hazel E… girl, the internet’s watching.
Stay tuned, besties.