Cardi B faces backlash for alleged racist comment at Met Gala 2024

Cardi B later posted her love for the designer on Instagram.

The Met Gala, renowned for its extravagant fashion and celebrity attendees, took an unexpected turn when rapper Cardi B found herself embroiled in controversy following an alleged racist incident. As images and videos circulated on social media platforms, fans and critics alike scrutinised Cardi B's actions, prompting a heated debate about racial sensitivity and cultural appropriation.

The controversy erupted when Cardi B was photographed wearing an ornate headdress reminiscent of indigenous cultures, coupled with a form-fitting gown. Speaking about her fit, she referred to an Asian designer in a vague manner during her interview with Vogue.

"I feel amazing. This is an amazing designer. They’re Asian and everything, so yeah," she said.

Cardi B interviewed by Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala for Vogue. pic.twitter.com/ZyGPHqOVBN

— CardiBNet (@cardinetwork) May 7, 2024

While discussing her dress designer, she described them as "Asian and everything," prompting social media backlash for what some perceived as a disrespectful and potentially racist remark.

The incident sparked mixed reactions among Korean netizens, with some defending Cardi B's unintentional mistake while others condemned it as thoughtless behaviour. Critics pointed out the importance of properly crediting and promoting designers, especially at a high-profile fashion event like the Met Gala.

Check out some of the reactions:

celebrities are so evil because imagine someone spending 3 months to make you a dress and you can’t even remember their name https://t.co/TNzLSJoeCV

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— kira (@kirawontmiss) May 8, 2024

A Vogue Director clocked Cardi B… sis bout to get banned from attending another Met Gala pic.twitter.com/rzv9iloL5c

— Banjee Barbie (@BoujeeNBanjee) May 8, 2024

Cardi B later posted her love for the designer on Instagram. "I have to give another thank you to @windowsen I chose you because of your amazing talent and you came through really making this Met Gala a night to remember @sensenlii," she wrote on Instagram.

However, this was not the only racist moment at Met Gala 2024. Amidst posing for photos, Stray Kids faced offensive comments from paparazzi, showcasing a concerning trend of racism. Netizens were outraged when reporters were observed making offensive comments towards Stray Kids during the event. The incident ignited widespread outcry, leading to a
post on the Korean forum Theqoo gaining significant traction.