While she is well known for her catchy songs, Cardi B is also famous for her infectious personality. Some of that has to do with her very recognizable voice and her penchant for sound effects. Seriously, her conversational ad libs are a celebrity in their own right. They've even inspired a Cardi B version of Star Wars!
Celebrities with distinct voices like Eddie Murphy or Mike Tyson are frequently impersonated by comedians, and Cardi B is no different, especially the fact new, internet-based comedians are always on the prowl for new content opportunities.
One woman took a look at Cardi's baby shower pictures and decided to upload a quick, mock "if Cardi B were giving birth" video.
Twitter user @MyMixtapez posted the video on Tuesday.
#CardiB giving birth ???????????? #MyMixtapez
pic.twitter.com/FMsfpdKBL0— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) June 26, 2018
And though the young comedian many have done a pretty decent job impersonating the rapper's vocal tics, Twitter wasn't exactly amused. The fact that the woman in the video is white made things worse. Folks accused her of appropriation and flat-out racism. Basically, Twitter was like, "White girl, you TRIED it!"
I didn’t even chuckle https://t.co/HbvV5HzgSo
— Kathreena Bunch (@katmiriamxo) June 26, 2018
Side-eyes abounded:
— a man called zi (@mvnzi) June 27, 2018
— ???? (@Tupacswife__) June 27, 2018
— ManiiFicent☁️ (@ManiificentT) June 27, 2018
nah this aint it, i cringe too hard just after 2 seconds… pic.twitter.com/hYBuI09Zja
— she (@ehhanne) June 26, 2018
Some thought she nailed it, however and argued folks were just "big mad:"
yall hating cuz she sound just like her ????
— Daj???? (@215DAJAH_) June 27, 2018
Or… it just wasn’t funny.
— Tooka (@TreZolanski) June 27, 2018
i mean she sounds just like cardi so i chuckled. It’s not a knee slapping funny but people are making it seem like she’s not dead on with the impersonation.
— Daj???? (@215DAJAH_) June 27, 2018
Still, those who weren't feeling it made their position loud and clear!
Caucasian humour pic.twitter.com/vNTJEGbNl1
— im good luv, enjoy (@NeenXQueen) June 27, 2018
— LEX✨ (@biglexie12) June 27, 2018
They just weren't here for Cardi Becky.