The tension became public in 2024 after BIA appeared to take shots at Cardi in music, with Cardi responding on the “Wanna Be” remix. BIA later released “SUE MEEE?”, a diss track aimed at Cardi that included allegations about Cardi’s relationship with Offset. Cardi disputed those claims and publicly challenged BIA to provide evidence.
What started as rap-industry tension and accusations over music eventually became a much more personal exchange involving relationships, children and each artist's reputation.
A rap beef can start with a bar — but once the people behind the music become the target, how easy is it to put the rivalry back in the booth?
Cardi B — 2024 On “Wanna Be (Remix),” Cardi rapped: “Guess I’m a teacher since you wanna sub me” and “don’t nobody wanna be ya.” Cardi's apparent response to BIA and the perceived subliminal shots between them.
BIA — 2024 After the “Wanna Be” remix, BIA posted: “B— IS WACK. B— IS TRASH.” Her response to Cardi's lyrics.
BIA — “SUE MEEE?” BIA released the diss track “SUE MEEE?”, making allegations about Cardi's relationship with Offset. Those allegations were disputed by Cardi and should not be treated as established facts. The feud moved from perceived musical rivalry into personal territory.
Cardi B — “Pretty & Petty” (2025) Cardi responded on her album with “Pretty & Petty,” directly addressing BIA and referencing the earlier dispute. Cardi's musical response to BIA's diss.
Cardi B — Breakfast Club (2025) Cardi explained why she responded: “You mentioned my kids tryna be cute.” She said she didn't want her children eventually asking why she hadn't responded. Cardi framed the issue around BIA mentioning her children.
Cardi B — same interview Cardi also said she had previously spoken with BIA and told her: “I’m not copying you.” She said BIA was not someone she looked to or was inspired by. The disagreement over alleged copying/creative similarities.
Cardi B — April 2026 While performing in BIA's Boston hometown, Cardi told fans: “Don’t bully that girl on social media.” Despite continuing the musical feud, Cardi asked her fans not to turn it into online harassment.
BIA — August 2026 After a fan revisited “SUE MEEE?”, BIA replied: “Ok then Talk about how it was ALL true 😂.”
BIA publicly stood by the claims in her diss track.
BIA — August 2026 When someone suggested she would get involved romantically with Offset, BIA replied: “LIESSSSSS NEVER WOULD I EVER.” She rejected that particular claim.
Cardi B — August 2026 Cardi responded on X Spaces, calling BIA a “weirdo” and saying BIA wanted a beef with her. She also disputed BIA's claims about her marriage and said she had been faithful.
Cardi B — August 2026 Cardi also pushed back against the idea that she copied BIA, saying BIA did not inspire her and naming Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Madonna among artists who do inspire her.
So Who copied whose sound/idea?, Who said what about whose relationship?and Why are children and personal relationships entering a professional rivalry?
Even after Cardi publicly told fans not to bully BIA, the dispute has resurfaced.
A rap beef can begin with a bar, but once the argument moves from the music to someone's family, relationships and identity, winning the song is no longer the only thing at stake.
A professional rivalry becomes personal when the artists stop attacking the work and start defending the self.
A diss about someone's music can be answered with another song. But once someone feels their family, reputation or identity has been attacked, the incentive to respond becomes much more personal.
At what point does a rap rivalry stop being about the music and become a personal battle that neither artist can simply leave on the record?
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