Cardi B requests support from fans and calmness before the 2026 tour
TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | Jan 05, 2026, 22:44 IST
The rapper Cardi B has requested the fans to stop the online criticism of her personal life, at the same time saying the scrutiny and pressure have added to her stress during this time.
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The rapper Cardi B spoke to her fans through social media and said, "I know it is very hard for you to do but please stop very harsh criticising my relationship and instead, it would be great if you could give me support, which will help me to cope with an exhausting tour ahead of 2026."
Award-winning rapper Cardi B has apologised to the public for being the subject of media attention and offered them to support him instead to be a good one, as she has been already under a lot of stress due to the upcoming tour.
In a video posted Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, Cardi B talked about the criticism that came with her relationship with Stefon Diggs, a professional football player. The artist, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, said fans had been “dragging” her online for several days and called the tone of the criticism excessive.
“Y’all need to calm down,” Cardi B said in the video. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days and y’all been a little bit too mean.”
The rapper's remarks come as she is preparing for tour dates in 2026, a demanding schedule that the rapper has admitted is one of the sources of her stress. Cardi B made it clear that she needed her followers' support in the form of encouragement rather than criticism in particular since she was juggling her career with being a mother.
The artist publicly criticised for her family situation, Cardi B claimed she could not go back and change the past but would only move forward. The rapper recently had a baby with Diggs and has three kids with her now-separated husband, rapper Offset. The couple has been publicly separated, according to previous statements made by Cardi B.
The backlash appears to stem from events around Christmas. Diggs was at the two children he had with another woman during the holiday season while Cardi was with their son and Offset's children. Fans online were questioning the day care and thus causing to circulate widely over social media platforms the speculations and criticisms.
While over the weekend, Cardi B was at the New England Patriots game where her boyfriend Stefon Diggs played. This has been another occasion that intensified the online debate. Neither Cardi B nor Diggs has suggested that the criticism reflects any issues related to safety or legal disputes, and no official statements beyond Cardi B’s social media post have been released.
“I’m already super stressed out,” Cardi B said in the video. “I need my support system, my fans, to love me. I want you to come to my tour and enjoy yourself with me. "
In the opinion of the entertainment industry analysts, the private life of the artists is under the most intense scrutiny because of the social media's constant feedback loop. Musicians have been reported by Rolling Stone to often complain about the mental and emotional strain that online criticism is causing them, particularly during the time of tour preparation that involves rehearsals, travel planning, and promotional commitments.
At the end of her communication, Cardi B shared her thoughts about the fans wishing them good health, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year, but at the same time, asking for space. “Wish me the same thing,” she said. “Leave me alone, though.”
So far, Cardi B hasn’t shared any official tour dates or locations. Still, hints in her recent statements suggest things might be moving behind the scenes. Her team has stayed quiet on the matter since then.
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The rapper Cardi B spoke to her fans through social media and said, "I know it is very hard for you to do but please stop very harsh criticising my relationship and instead, it would be great if you could give me support, which will help me to cope with an exhausting tour ahead of 2026."
Award-winning rapper Cardi B has apologised to the public for being the subject of media attention and offered them to support him instead to be a good one, as she has been already under a lot of stress due to the upcoming tour.
In a video posted Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter, Cardi B talked about the criticism that came with her relationship with Stefon Diggs, a professional football player. The artist, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, said fans had been “dragging” her online for several days and called the tone of the criticism excessive.
“Y’all need to calm down,” Cardi B said in the video. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days and y’all been a little bit too mean.”
The rapper's remarks come as she is preparing for tour dates in 2026, a demanding schedule that the rapper has admitted is one of the sources of her stress. Cardi B made it clear that she needed her followers' support in the form of encouragement rather than criticism in particular since she was juggling her career with being a mother.
The artist publicly criticised for her family situation, Cardi B claimed she could not go back and change the past but would only move forward. The rapper recently had a baby with Diggs and has three kids with her now-separated husband, rapper Offset. The couple has been publicly separated, according to previous statements made by Cardi B.
The backlash appears to stem from events around Christmas. Diggs was at the two children he had with another woman during the holiday season while Cardi was with their son and Offset's children. Fans online were questioning the day care and thus causing to circulate widely over social media platforms the speculations and criticisms.
While over the weekend, Cardi B was at the New England Patriots game where her boyfriend Stefon Diggs played. This has been another occasion that intensified the online debate. Neither Cardi B nor Diggs has suggested that the criticism reflects any issues related to safety or legal disputes, and no official statements beyond Cardi B’s social media post have been released.
“I’m already super stressed out,” Cardi B said in the video. “I need my support system, my fans, to love me. I want you to come to my tour and enjoy yourself with me. "
In the opinion of the entertainment industry analysts, the private life of the artists is under the most intense scrutiny because of the social media's constant feedback loop. Musicians have been reported by Rolling Stone to often complain about the mental and emotional strain that online criticism is causing them, particularly during the time of tour preparation that involves rehearsals, travel planning, and promotional commitments.
At the end of her communication, Cardi B shared her thoughts about the fans wishing them good health, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year, but at the same time, asking for space. “Wish me the same thing,” she said. “Leave me alone, though.”
So far, Cardi B hasn’t shared any official tour dates or locations. Still, hints in her recent statements suggest things might be moving behind the scenes. Her team has stayed quiet on the matter since then.
FAQs
- Why did Cardi B talk to her fans?
She apologised for her personal life on social media, arguing it was one reason she was so stressed while getting ready for the tour. - What caused the recent backlash?
Fans reacted to holiday arrangements involving her partner Stefon Diggs and their children. - Is Cardi B going on tour soon?
She hinted at preparing for tour dates that are expected in 2026, though details are yet pending. - Did Cardi B comment on her relationship status?
She acknowledged criticism but said she is focused on moving forward.