Cardi B Voices Concern Over NYC Schools After Teen Shooting
Rapper Cardi B criticizes New York’s public schools following a fatal teen shooting, urging families to consider relocation.
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Rapper Cardi B has voiced strong concerns about the safety and environment of New York City’s public schools following the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Bronx student. The incident has prompted the artist to criticize the city’s youth culture and urge parents to consider relocating their families from New York.
Cardi B’s Comments on School Bullying
During a livestream, Cardi B described the behavior of students in New York as ‘mean, nasty as f**k,’ attributing the hostility to ‘the devil’ within them. She emphasized that the bullying environment could push students toward gang involvement and urged parents to teach their children kindness.
Cardi B also warned that the city’s schools are marked by extreme xenophobia, where students from other countries often face harsh bullying. She called for a broader cultural shift, suggesting that the problem is not specific to any race or nationality but rather a ‘melting pot of everybody just being mean.’
Fatal Shooting in Bronx
Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant, was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx on Thursday morning. His father reportedly believes the shooting was connected to bullying the teen had experienced. Law enforcement is currently searching for three teenage boys in connection with the incident.
Political and Personal Context
Cardi B’s comments come amid her longstanding feud with Nicki Minaj, a prominent celebrity supporter of former President Donald Trump. Minaj has been a vocal advocate for Trump and has appeared alongside him at public events, including the Trump Accounts Summit at the Treasury Department.
Meanwhile, Cardi B has been a vocal supporter of Democratic candidates, including endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary and backing Kamala Harris for president in 2024. Her recent comments reflect a broader concern about the state of public education in New York and the need for systemic change.
Source: Daily Wire