Cardi B Addresses 'Rage Bait' Accusations Following Javits Frimpong's Death
Rapper Cardi B has publicly addressed accusations of using the killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong as 'rage bait' by a social media user named Kyle. This accusation arose after edited clips of Cardi B's comments about bullying spread online. In an Instagram post, Cardi B clarified that parts of her livestream had been edited to encourage attacks on celebrities, arguing that these clips diverted attention from the serious issue of Frimpong's death. She emphasized the gravity of what happened to Javits and urged adults to take responsibility for teaching their children kindness to prevent bullying. Cardi B also linked harassment to young people seeking safety in gangs, drawing from her own experiences, and rejected the notion that any single racial or ethnic group is solely responsible for bullying. Frimpong was shot in the Bronx on October 29 while walking to school, and police are investigating potential motives, including bullying, robbery, or mistaken identity.
