Cardi B in War of Words with Former Producer SwiftOnDemand Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
In a dramatic turn of events, Cardi B has found herself embroiled in a heated dispute with her former producer SwiftOnDemand over alleged unpaid royalties. Swift, who has credits on Cardi’s Gangsta Bitch Music mixtapes, took to Instagram to share a private conversation with the rapper, accusing her of failing to uphold a promise to financially support him.
Swift shared an article about Cardi’s extravagant spending habits, using the post to claim that she had not paid him what he was owed. He warned younger producers and songwriters to ensure their paperwork is in order before working with artists, as he believes he was taken advantage of in the end. “I am OWED way more than what was GIVEN,” Swift wrote, sharing his frustration with the lack of compensation.
Cardi B’s Fiery Response
Cardi B did not take kindly to the accusation and responded with a fiery voice note, telling Swift to “shut the fuck up” and defending herself by pointing out the financial struggles she faces as a mother of three. She argued that she has to pay her own bills and take care of her family without anyone’s help. Cardi also took to Instagram, where she accused Swift of being upset about a deal made by their former manager, which she claims her team tried to help him get out of.
She emphasized that she had no control over the mixtapes in question because they were under the label of their old manager, not her current label, Atlantic Records. Cardi further claimed that she had even enlisted the help of her husband, Offset, to assist Swift with his legal paperwork. She ended her comment by firmly stating, “I don’t owe you nothing!!!”
Legal Advice and Misunderstandings
In subsequent posts, Cardi revealed that she had helped Swift by providing legal advice and even assisted him in earning royalties from their past collaborations. She clarified that the issue was not with her, but rather with their old manager who had put both of them in bad contracts. Cardi accused Swift of not understanding that he should be suing their former manager, not her.
“I got 3 kids and I take care of my family,” Cardi stated. “You want to get money, go sue the n-gga that put us in the f-ed up contract.”
SwiftOnDemand’s Retort
SwiftOnDemand responded by accusing Cardi of avoiding his attempts to contact her, and claimed she had lied about Offset’s involvement in his paperwork. He also mocked Cardi’s claim of being a producer and songwriter, sarcastically asking, “SO YOU WROTE ALL THOSE SONGS AND MADE THOSE BEATS BY YOURSELF THEN… OKAY copy Cardi the producer/songwriter.”
The back-and-forth between the two has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many questioning the validity of the claims and counterclaims. Gossip blogger Ken Barbie weighed in, pointing out that Cardi does not appear to owe Swift anything, and that he may be misdirecting his frustration toward the wrong person.
The Bigger Picture
At the heart of this dispute lies the issue of contracts and unpaid royalties, a common problem in the music industry. Swift’s frustration highlights the complexities of the business, especially when artists and producers work under bad deals negotiated by third parties. For Cardi, the matter has become personal, as she defends herself as a mother and a businesswoman, pushing back against the accusations in the court of public opinion.
As the tension continues to simmer, it remains to be seen whether this feud will escalate into legal action or if both parties will find a way to resolve their differences. The music industry is no stranger to these kinds of disputes, but with Cardi B and SwiftOnDemand’s very public war of words, it is clear this is a situation that will be closely followed by fans and industry insiders alike.
