In the midst of a week filled with explosive headlines in the urban music industry, an unexpected leak completely shook fans: Cardi B, the outspoken American rapper, had reportedly rejected a multimillion-dollar proposal to collaborate with Spanish urban singer C. Tangana. According to sources close to the record label involved, the fee was around $5 million, but the rapper reportedly said a resounding “no” without a second thought.
What surprised everyone most wasn’t just Cardi B’s refusal, but the scathing phrase that, according to witnesses in her entourage, she uttered when she found out that Rosalía could be indirectly involved in promoting the remix. The Bronx rapper, true to her unfiltered style, reportedly snapped: “Cô ta có remix rác rưởi thì cũng đừng lôi tên tôi vào!” (“Don’t put my name in your remix garbage”). This phrase immediately went viral on social media and divided fans on both sides of the Atlantic.
The tension between Rosalía and Cardi B isn’t new, although it has never materialized into an open conflict. On several occasions, fans of the Catalan singer have speculated about a supposed silent rivalry, fueled by rumors of failed collaborations and cross comments in interviews and on social media. However, this public snub would confirm that there is no chemistry between the two, and that Cardi B is not willing to share credits with Rosalía under any circumstances.
Meanwhile, the figure of C. Tangana adds fuel to the fire. The Madrid native, one of the most respected exponents of the Spanish urban scene, is known for his ironic lyrics and provocative style. Furthermore, it’s impossible to forget that, years ago, he was in a relationship with Rosalía, a relationship that ended abruptly and, according to many, marked a turning point in both artists’ careers. The mere fact that Tangana sought out Cardi B for a remix that would indirectly touch Rosalía’s orbit sparked all kinds of conspiracy theories among fans.
Meanwhile, neither Rosalía nor C. Tangana have officially commented on the matter. Some sources claim that Rosalía’s team is considering responding subtly with a message on social media or a letter laden with innuendo, something very much in the Catalan artist’s style. On the other hand, it is rumored that C. Tangana plans to continue the project without Cardi B, seeking an alternative female voice with international influence to maintain the collaboration’s hype.
Fan forums are on fire: some applaud Cardi B’s decision to stay true to her unfiltered style and not “sell out” for a million-dollar sum; others criticize what they consider an unnecessarily rude gesture toward Rosalía, who, they argue, didn’t deserve such a public comment. In any case, the episode confirms that, in global urban music, egos, broken alliances, and innuendos remain as powerful as the hits that occupy the top spots on the playlists.
Meanwhile, fans anxiously await whether Rosalía will respond, whether C. Tangana will dare to make a direct reference, or whether Cardi B will release an incendiary track that makes it clear that, when it comes to controversy, the rapper always has the last word. The only thing that’s certain is that this drama has only just begun, and that the Spanish-speaking urban world won’t stop talking about this juicy star war for much longer.
