Cardi B Shuts Down “Surviving on Brand Deals” Claims with $65M Tour Offer

Cardi B took to X Spaces on December 3 to address fan criticisms suggesting she relies solely on brand deals, such as her Instagram partnership with Shein. "People say that I’m surviving off Shein deals and brand deals?" she retorted, brimming with indignation. In a statement more potent than her usual verses, Cardi unveiled text messages from her agent revealing a staggering $65 million tour offer, half of which she would receive upon signing. "I could wake up tomorrow and have half of $65 million in my bank," she proclaimed, shaking off the skeptics.

Yet, the Bronx bombshell revealed her strategic patience in declining this lucrative deal while awaiting the release of her much-anticipated sophomore album. “I don’t want to take tour deals until I announce my album,” Cardi explained. “‘Cause when I announce my album, I know they’re gonna up it. You gotta move smart… You can’t act hungry, especially when you’re not.” She shed light on her monthly expenses of $3 million, ensuring fans understood the scale of her financial landscape, further dispelling any notions of financial reliance on mere brand deals.

Furthermore, Cardi exposed the truth behind her earnings during a previous X Spaces conversation in November, linking her "hustler mentality" to her upbringing among drug dealers who squandered their fortunes. She divulged her primary revenue stream being her music, earning substantial sums per show, and deconstructed her exorbitant expenses — from 24/7 security to extravagant Christmas decorations. The narrative is clear: Cardi B is far from "surviving" on brand deals. She is orchestrating a financial symphony, playing every note with calculated finesse.