By Rose Miami 
HangupsMusic.com – Bronx, NY – Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has issued a stern legal warning and a comprehensive rebuttal to Alex Bruesewitz, a media advisor associated with former President Donald Trump, after he attempted to implicate her in allegations concerning the amplification of conservative-leaning social media posts by rapper Nicki Minaj. The dispute ignited on Tuesday, February 24th, when Bruesewitz took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to challenge a recent report by Politico.
The Politico article, penned by journalist Jason Beeferman, detailed findings from the disinformation research firm Cyabra. According to Cyabra’s investigation, an estimated 18,000 bot accounts were actively engaging with and promoting Nicki Minaj’s posts on X, many of which carried conservative political messages. Dan Brahmy, the CEO and founder of Cyabra, was cited in the report, emphasizing that the majority of the detected activity originated from fabricated profiles designed to artificially inflate the reach and influence of Minaj’s content.
Bruesewitz, however, vehemently dismissed the Politico report as "100% BS." He argued that Cyabra’s findings lacked credibility due to alleged undisclosed connections between the research firm and artists who have a public rivalry with Nicki Minaj, specifically naming Cardi B. In his X post, Bruesewitz asserted, "The most popular female rapper of all time, does not need ‘bots’ to promote her on social media." He further accused Politico’s Beeferman of being a "fake news hack" for allegedly failing to disclose that Cyabra, the firm behind the report, is "partnered with Cardi B’s agent." Bruesewitz characterized this omission as "incredibly unethical and inappropriate," given the well-documented public disputes within the music industry. He concluded his statement by declaring, "Fake news is the enemy of the people!"
Cardi B, who was not directly implicated in the Politico report regarding bot activity, responded with decisive force to Bruesewitz’s attempt to draw her into the controversy. She directly refuted the implication that she might have had any influence over Cyabra’s findings or that her alleged connections to the company were relevant to the report’s validity. In a strongly worded post on X, Cardi B stated, "Listen, you involved me in something that has nothing to do wit me so now we’re gonna talk about the facts."
She then proceeded to systematically dismantle Bruesewitz’s claims by highlighting Cyabra’s broader business operations and clientele. "Cyabra is a data company with a lot of investors like Mike G, customers like Elon Musk and Pepsi that use that company for data and even has Mike Pompeo on the board of advisors," she explained. Cardi B stressed that the core of the issue was the authenticity of the data itself, not her personal or professional relationships. "So what you need to focus on is the fact that data is VERY real and leave me out of your bulls**t. I do not have anything to do with that and I don’t give AF!!" she declared.
The Bronx rapper’s response escalated to a direct legal threat, indicating her intent to pursue defamation charges against Bruesewitz. "Now lie and say that’s not true!!! See what happen when you involve me in s**t that don’t have nothing to do with me? I get down to the GRISTLE of it!! And btw I am still gonna sue you, you wet dirty dog," she warned. Cardi B further emphasized her current focus, stating, "I’m on a sold out tour and don’t give af about none of what you and your people got going on." She also criticized the advisor’s priorities, contrasting his social media engagement with pressing national issues. "America got so many issues, businesses are closing, homeowners are slashing the prices on their homes, interest rates are high.. yet Trump’s advisor is arguing on Twitter with a female rappers."
Adding another layer to the unfolding situation, Mike G, identified as an advisor and investor in Cyabra through his involvement with United Talent, intervened in the heated exchange. He issued a statement on X to unequivocally support Cardi B and distance her from any manufactured narrative. "Let’s be clear: my advisory role and investment in Cyabra along with multiple other tech companies has absolutely nothing to do with Cardi B," he asserted. Mike G emphasized Cardi B’s independent influence, stating, "Cardi doesn’t need bots, narratives, or manufactured noise. She moves culture on her own." He concluded by clarifying his professional stance: "I invest in innovation. I represent artists. Those are separate lanes. Trying to spin this into something else is lazy and misleading."
The public exchange between Cardi B and Alex Bruesewitz, along with Mike G’s intervention, highlights the complex intersection of music, social media influence, political discourse, and the legal ramifications of public accusations. The controversy, initially centered on allegations of bot amplification for a prominent artist, has now expanded to include accusations of defamation and a stark defense of Cardi B’s independent cultural impact.