Cardi B Warns Followers ‘This World Is Full of Predators’ After Seeing Controversial Dalai Lama Video
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Cardi B Responds To Someone Calling Her A Predator
When Cardi B responded to the Dalai Lama asking a child to suck his tongue, she probably didn’t expect a fair share of backlash her way. Yet, as she took to her social media to blast the religious leader for his actions, many clapped back and said she was guilty of similarly reprehensible behavior. “This world is full of predators,” Cardi wrote on Twitter. “They prey on the innocent. The ones who are most unknowing, our children. Predators could be our neighbors, our school teachers, even people wit money, power & our churches. Constantly talk with your kids about boundaries and what they shouldn’t allow people to do to them.”
However, those strong words weren’t enough for fans who remembered her allegedly drugging men to rob them, bringing about accusations of assault as well. “I’m sorry I just don’t want predator PSA’s from a former/current predator!” one user tweeted. “No matter how you flip twist or turn it!” After seeing the response to her Instagram post, Cardi B fired back at the commenter. “Did I r*pe them? Touch them? Kiss them? Put my hand on their privates? Is taking money from somebody different than touching they bodies without consent? Cause there’s a difference.”
Cardi B Refutes Claims That She’s A Predator
“So I’m seeing on social media that a Live I did 3 years ago has popped back up,” she explained about the controversy back in 2019. “A Live where I talked about things I had to do in my past right or wrong that I felt I needed to do to make a living. I never claim to be perfect or come from a perfect world with a perfect past. I always speak my truth, I always own my s**t. I’m a part of a hip hop culture where you can talk about where you come from talk about the wrong things you had to do to get where you are. I made the choices that I did at the time because I had very limited options. I was blessed to have been able to rise from that, but so many women have not.
“Whether or not they were poor choices at the time, I did what I had to do to survive.” Cardi B added the following later that year: “I let people go with this narrative of me for a long time. Not once did I say I put s**t inside n***as drinks. I NEVER did that. These n***as use to get drunk, smoke maa weed party an hard and passed out. Never did I force n***as to come with me nowhere. Never did I f**k nobody. These Men used to disgust me sooo for the fact people keep calling me a r*pist when I didn’t even kiss these men it’s so crazy to me.” Regardless of your take, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Cardi B.
Cardi B Responds To Dalai Lama Child Tongue Sucking Scandal: “The World Is Full Of Predators”
As a mother of two, it’s no surprise that Cardi B is one of the millions of social media users expressing disgust over a circulating video of the Dalai Lama and a young boy. In the viral clip, the religious leader kisses a young child standing before him. He was also seeking to have his tongue sucked – a decision which he’s since issued an apology over. “His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras,” a statement from his office on Monday (April 10) reads. “[The Dalai Lama] wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused,” they added, noting their leader’s “regret” over the incident.
Even with the apology, people all across the world are expressing disappointment and disgust online. For her part, Cardi used Twitter to speak her mind this morning, writing, “This world is full of predators. They prey on the innocent. The ones who are most unknowing, our children. Predators could be our neighbours, our school teachers, even people [with] money, power, and our churches.” The rap diva also reminded parents out there to “Constantly talk with [their] kids about boundaries and what they shouldn’t” let others do.
Cardi B Seemingly Reacts to Dalai Lama Video
The message was eventually reposted from the New Yorker’s Twitter to @theneighborhoodtalk on Instagram. After watching the comments fill with hot takes , Cardi dropped by to share more thoughts on the controversy. “How are y’all bringing up a situation from my past when GROWN ASS DRUNK MEN were trying to take advantage of me and finesse me out my body because I said protect ya kids from predators?” she asked. “Like do y’all want them to get preyed on or something..? PROTECT OUR KIDS and let them know not to let anyone touch their private parts.”
The Invasion of Privacy artist additionally added, “Don’t let no one kiss them in their mouth. And always feel comfortable letting mommy and daddy know what happens. If you find a problem wit that then I’m side-eyeing you.” Keep scrolling to read more of Cardi B’s thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s viral tongue-sucking video, and share your own musings in the comments below.
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Dalai Lama Apologizes After Asking Child To “Suck” His Tongue
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism’s Gelug school. The title is passed down from leader to leader. Each subsequent individual chosen as the Dalai Lama is believed to be the reincarnation of the last. Reincarnation is a core tenant of Buddhism and the search for the Dalai Lama is done incredibly rigorously.
The currently serving Dalai Lama is the 14th individual to hold the name. He was born in 1935, took the title in the same year, and was officially enthroned in 1950. He currently lives in India as a religious refugee, after fleeing Tibet due to the increasing threat to Tibetan sovereignty from the Chinese government. The 14th Dalai Lama is widely considered one of the more popular world leaders. However, he has been forced to issue an apology after a viral incident raised more than a few eyebrows.
Dalai Lama Apologizes For Tongue-Sucking Comment
In a now-viral Indian media clip, the Dalai Lama is seen greeting a young Indian boy. They stick their tongues out at each other and touch foreheads before the religious leader appears to try and suck on the tongue of the child. As the child recoils, the Dalai Lama can be heard asking if he can suck on the boy’s tongue. The presentation of the tongue is a common greeting in Tibet. It stems from a folkloric tradition to check that someone is not the reincarnation of a cruel, black-tongue Tibetan king. However, the attempt to suck on the boy’s tongue went too far for some people.
A brief statement released on social media channels said that the Dalai Lama “apologizes to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt that his words may have caused.” The statement goes on to say that the leader “regrets the incident”. However, it also notes that “His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful manner”. The incident is likely a traditional greeting taken too far in the wrong context. Despite this, it does not take away from the shock that millions felt as the footage made its way across social media.
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