Cardi B Fuming After Daughter Draws on $60,000 Birkin Bag
Cardi B found herself seething with frustration after her 6-year-old daughter, Kulture, decided to add a little custom artwork to her extravagant $60,000 Birkin bag. Taking to Instagram on Sunday night (March 23), the rapper shared a video showing the heart-shaped marker drawing now etched on the bag’s crocodile skin, a gift that was given to her by her estranged husband Offset for her 31st birthday in 2023.
In the video, Cardi B is heard audibly frustrated as she repeatedly points out the damage, saying, “I literally spent $60,000 on this purse,” before exclaiming, “Look what my daughter did to my purse.” Cardi’s frustration was evident, but the incident has clearly sparked a lot of online buzz, with many commenting on the unintentional “customization” of such a high-end item.
The mustard-colored Birkin, which is one of three Birkins that Offset gifted Cardi for her birthday, was a lavish present that has since sparked controversy. The bag is made from crocodile skin, which caught the attention of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The organization has long been critical of the use of animal products in fashion, particularly crocodile skins, and PETA issued a statement condemning the purchase.
Lisa Lange, PETA Vice President, expressed disappointment in Offset’s decision to purchase such an item, stating, “Instead of using his wealth and influence for good, Offset chose to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars into a gruesome, violent industry that electroshocks crocodiles, shoves metal rods into their heads in an attempt to scramble their brains, and mutilates them while they’re still alive.” Lange further criticized people who continue to buy such luxury items, suggesting that they either “don’t care” or are “clueless” about the cruelty involved in producing them.
While the Birkin bag has now been marred by Kulture’s innocent doodles, the current situation between Cardi B and Offset has become increasingly complicated, as the couple is in the midst of a divorce. Just earlier this month, Offset filed legal documents requesting joint custody of their three children, and he is also seeking to have Cardi’s home serve as the primary residence for their children. The legal proceedings are still ongoing, and a judge has yet to make a ruling on the matter.
As the drama continues, Offset’s recent release of his song “Ten” seems to address the fallout from his marriage to Cardi B. In the track, the rapper raps about his newfound single life, taunting his ex with lyrics about his busy love life. “She bad, but she bad for a n-gga too / You gon’ have to f— ’bout 10 more n-ggas to get over me,” he raps, further emphasizing the less-than-amicable nature of their breakup. While Cardi B has yet to publicly respond to the song, it’s clear that the couple’s split is ongoing, with emotions still running high on both sides.
Despite the personal drama, Cardi B’s career continues to thrive, and the situation with her Birkin bag is just another chapter in the ever-unfolding life of one of rap’s most prominent stars. Whether she will find a way to repair the pricey purse, or just accept it as an unfortunate “customized” item, remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure: Kulture’s innocent creativity has sparked a storm of reactions, and Cardi B’s reaction to it will likely be a source of conversation for a long time.
