Cardi B has expressed frustration with inflation in the US, resulting in higher prices for basic commodities.
Around ReutersAmerican citizens are now facing financial pressures similar to the UK’s cost-of-living crisis.
Yesterday (January 4th), Cardi wrote on Twitter: You can eat outside! ! ”
The rapper later posted to complain about the current cost of lettuce.”Why does lettuce cost $6 where I live?” The message was accompanied by a clip of Remy Ma saying, “This is where I start to get worse.”
Cardi then shared a “PSA” video, emphasizing the importance of budgeting despite being wealthy.
Naaaaaaa Grocery store prices are ridiculous now 😑 Better eat outside!!
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 4, 2023
Why does lettuce cost $6 where I live? 😑 pic.twitter.com/2X0Np2KyCX
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 4, 2023
PSA!!!! pic.twitter.com/YpJmHmuT2D
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 5, 2023
“We get a summary of the money being spent in the house each week,” she said. “So when she starts to notice that the groceries are tripled, it’s like, ‘Hey, what the hell is going on?
“If I think that shit is funny, I can only imagine what middle class people and hood people are thinking. Well, I have something to say.”
You can watch the video above in full.
Last month, Cardi responded to criticism faced by fans regarding her comments about the ongoing economic recession.
Cardi replied: If I don’t take my savings, my job, my budget, I could lose it too.
“Why do you think that no matter how much money you make, you can’t lose it all if you don’t manage it right? increase.”
As billboard In an interview with David Letterman last year, the star explained why she’s often vocal about her thoughts on economic, social and political issues.
“I don’t put a lot of politics into my music, but I used my platform like crazy,” she said. I’ve been using the platform because you might think people aren’t watching, but they really are.”
Cardi continues: Many people can relate to me and follow me. Because they want to see my clothes and lifestyle.
“While you’re here and checking out my outfits and music, check out what’s happening in this part of the world.”
IMF Deputy Governor Gita Gopinath recently said it was “important” for the central bank to “maintain restrictive monetary policy” until there was a “very clear and durable decline in inflation.” I was.US food or energy related (via financial times).
In other news, Cardi B hit the ring in 2023 by singing Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” at a Miami nightclub last weekend.
