Is Cardi B the biggest industry plant ever or just the most successful collaborator in hip hop right now? From strip clubs and reality TV to Grammys and diamond records, Cardi’s rise is historic. But ghostwriting rumors, leaked audio, and nuclear beefs with Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and others have fans questioning everything.Rap Lore breaks down how Cardi climbed from viral fame to global superstar, why Pardison Fontaine is at the center of the ghostwriting talk, what Kanye West meant by the “industry plant” claim, and how the drama with Megan Thee Stallion changed public perception. We also look at whether her latest blowups could put brand deals and the bag at risk.Is Cardi a manufactured star or the ultimate hitmaker who plays the industry better than anyone? Subscribe for more Rap Lore breakdowns of hip hop’s biggest wins, scandals, and power plays.