'Didn't get a dollar...': Cardi on her Kamala rally appearance
What's the story
American rapper Cardi B has publicly denied getting paid for her appearance at a rally for Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee in the recent US Presidential election. The clarification comes after conservative commentator Candace Owens asked if she was paid for her participation. "I didn't get paid a dollar and that's on my three," Cardi B responded, referring to her three children as proof of her honesty.
Self-funded participation
Cardi B covered own expenses for Harris's rally
Not only did Cardi B not get paid, but she also paid for her own expenses for the event. She revealed she personally paid for her glam and travel expenses. "You know damn well I'll argue you down about politics FOR FREE," she further emphasized. Cardi B was among a slew of A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Megan Thee Stallion, who openly endorsed Harris. Despite the star power, Harris lost the election to Donald Trump.
Rally address
Cardi B's speech at Harris's rally amid technical difficulties
During the rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cardi B gave a rousing speech despite a teleprompter glitch. She compared her own experiences to those of Harris, saying, "Like Kamala Harris, I've been the underdog, underestimated, and had my success belittled." "Women have to work 10 times harder and still face questions about how we achieved success. I can't stand a bully but just like Kamala, I always stand up to one."
Unfounded allegations
Oprah Winfrey and Megan Thee Stallion also denied payment claims
The allegations against Cardi B come on the heels of similar claims about other celebrities who campaigned for Harris. Oprah Winfrey recently shot down rumors that she was paid $1 million to host a celebrity town hall for Harris, saying they were "not true" and that she "was paid nothing - ever." American rapper Stallion was also accused of being paid a whopping $5 million for her July campaign trail appearance, which she has yet to address.