Rapper Cardi B has threatened legal action against Alex Bruesewitz, a political operative and advisor to former President Donald Trump, following accusations of her involvement in a coordinated effort to amplify fellow artist Nicki Minaj’s social media presence. The dispute, which unfolded publicly on the platform X (formerly Twitter), centers on a report alleging the use of bots to boost Minaj’s posts, particularly those expressing support for conservative viewpoints. This latest clash follows a separate recent controversy involving Cardi B’s criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The initial spark came from a now-deleted post by Bruesewitz on X, where he suggested a connection between journalist Jason Beeferman, who reported on the bot activity for Politico, and Cardi B’s representation. Bruesewitz accused Beeferman of being a “fake news hack” and claimed he was “partnered with Cardi B’s agent,” implying a conflict of interest in the reporting. The report by tech firm Cyabra, cited by Politico, analyzed how Minaj’s recent embrace of more conservative positions had been “amplified by an army of bots and coordinated activity.”
Cardi B’s Response and Legal Threat
Cardi B vehemently denied any affiliation with Bruesewitz’s claims, responding directly to him on X. “reveal me where I’m affiliated with this person or they affiliated to anybody that I function with… I don’t have no affiliation to Roc Nation you dumb ss!” she wrote, according to reports from Complex. She too dismissed the suggestion that her record label, Roc Nation, was involved, calling the theories “very ridiculous.”
The rapper escalated the situation, stating, “The conspiracy theories with Roc Nation is getting very ridiculous…The fact that you work for the government and defaming my name with false allegations.. I’m going to f*cking sue you. Get familiar with my game!!!” Bruesewitz, however, pushed back, claiming Cardi B deleted her threat after he pointed out the involvement of her representative with Cyabra, the company behind the bot analysis. He stated on X that she “didn’t have to delete it, Cardi.”
Despite the legal threat, Cardi B maintained her denial of involvement with Cyabra’s data or the bot report. In a final post on X, she asserted, “See what happen when you involve me in sh*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.”
The Role of UTA Agent and Cyabra
The core of the dispute revolves around Mike “G” Guirguis, a talent agent at UTA who represents Cardi B and is also an advisor and investor in Cyabra, the AI-powered platform that detected the alleged bot activity. Bruesewitz highlighted this connection as a potential conflict of interest, suggesting the report was biased. Guirguis forcefully responded, stating on X that his advisory role and investment in Cyabra were separate from his work with Cardi B. “I invest in innovation. I represent artists. Those are separate lanes,” he said, adding that attempts to link the two were “lazy and misleading.”
Previous Controversies and ICE Criticism
This exchange is not Cardi B’s first recent public controversy. Earlier in February 2026, she faced criticism for her outspoken remarks about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Palm Desert, California. Briefly reported that she urged fans to speak out against the agency and even joked about having bear mace to protect her fans from ICE agents.
Bruesewitz condemned Cardi B’s ICE comments, labeling her “disgusting” and accusing her of inciting violence against law enforcement officers. In response, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted on social media a pointed remark referencing Cardi B’s past, stating, “As long as she doesn’t drug and rob our agents, we’ll consider that an improvement over her past behaviour.” This comment alludes to Cardi B’s previous acknowledgement of having engaged in criminal activity, including drugging and robbing men, before achieving fame. She has spoken openly about these past actions, stating she “did what I had to do to survive.”
The current dispute has been further complicated by the existing rivalry between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, and Minaj’s recent attendance at Bruesewitz’s wedding in South Florida.
As of February 24, 2026, it remains unclear whether Cardi B will follow through with her legal threat against Bruesewitz. The situation highlights the increasingly fraught intersection of celebrity, politics, and social media, and the potential for misinformation to spread rapidly online. The next step will likely involve a response from Bruesewitz’s legal team, or a formal filing from Cardi B’s representatives.
What we have is a developing story. Readers seeking information about legal recourse or dealing with online defamation are encouraged to consult with qualified legal professionals.
