Social Media Feud: Cardi B, Alex Bruesewitz, and Nicki Minaj Clash Over Allegations of Fake Engagement
Cardi B and former Trump campaign strategist Alex Bruesewitz have been embroiled in a social media feud following allegations of fake engagement on rapper Nicki Minaj's X account. A disinformation detection firm, Cyabra, shared a report with Politico claiming that a third of the engagement on Minaj's political-related posts came from fake accounts. The firm suggested a coordinated fake campaign was boosting Minaj's political content on X. Bruesewitz defended Minaj, stating that she does not need bots to promote her on social media.
The feud between Cardi B and Minaj dates back to 2017 when Minaj allegedly mocked Cardi B's rapping style. The two rappers have since engaged in social media spats and diss tracks. Bruesewitz, known for his social media strategies for Trump, has taken on an advisory role and is associated with Minaj. He criticized the report linking Minaj to fake accounts and questioned the impartiality of the data due to Cyabra's connection with Cardi B's agent, Mike Guirguis.
Cardi B responded to Bruesewitz's claims, denying any involvement in the report and threatening legal action against him. She emphasized her success in selling out shows and engaging with her fans. Guirguis clarified that his advisory role in Cyabra is separate from his representation of artists like Cardi B. Bruesewitz's lawyer supported his stance, stating that the agent's connection to Cyabra should have been disclosed to maintain impartiality in the report.
The ongoing feud between Cardi B, Bruesewitz, and Minaj highlights the complexities of social media engagement and the influence of fake accounts in promoting political content. The dispute underscores the importance of transparency and impartiality in data analysis and reporting. As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how the involved parties will address the allegations and move forward in their respective endeavors.