Cardi B Defends Vybz Kartel From 'Upsetting' Jokes About His Appearance

Cardi B has come to the defense of Vybz Kartel after the recently freed dancehall legend was mocked for his appearance.

Kartel suffers from the autoimmune condition Graves’ disease, which among other symptoms can cause bulging of the eyes and skin discoloration.

Defending the Jamaican star during an X Spaces session, Cardi said: “I do not play about fucking Vybz Kartel. When I see y’all fucking Americans… No offense, no offense. I mean, I’m American, but when I see y’all talking about fucking Vybz Kartel, I be getting upset ’cause, like, not too much.

“Not too fucking much. Mind your fucking business. I do not play about fucking Vybz Kartel, bitch. At all. At all. I do not, I do not, I do not.”

#JUSTNOW: Cardi B mentioned on Twitter Spaces that she disapproves of the tweets made by Americans about Vybz Kartel. She also warned them, giving them a month to pack it up pic.twitter.com/pme5IVNPpL

— The𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘇 (@DONZMEDIA) August 17, 2024

Cardi’s comments appear to be in relation to Kartel posting pictures and videos on Instagram where he does not look in amazing health, with his skin also appearing lighter.

Some fans even accused the dancehall star of bleaching his skin.

Vybz Kartel was released from prison earlier this month after his murder conviction was overturned following over a decade behind bars.

His long-awaited release was welcomed by many in Hip Hop including Drake, Nicki Minaj and DJ Khaled.

The 48-year-old had complained of medical issues during his time in prison.

In June, Lisa Evers of FOX 5 News spoke to his attorney, Isat Buchanan, who revealed that Kartel needed medical help last year.

“Mr. Palmer’s illness is actually life-threatening,” he told the longtime New York journalist. “His neck was swollen, if you think of a shirt that is about 18.5 inches in the neck area, you couldn’t close the collar on his neck and that’s how bad it is in this moment.”

He continued: “His face is actually swollen. And one other thing. He always wears glasses; in this condition, that causes his eyes to protrude.”

Kartel was also kept in solitary confinement for up to 23 hours per day and his attorneys argued he was being prevented from getting clean air.

It was also reported that Kartel needed to undergo life-saving surgery as Graves’ disease can be fatal if left untreated