Rapper Cardi B has defended her father after a post on X claimed he had a past conviction for attempted rape.
Taking to social media, the Please Me hitmaker called the allegations “completely false” and emphasised that her father has never been arrested in Nassau County.
She noted that he is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic and would have faced deportation if such a crime had occurred.
“First thing first, my dad never been arrested in this county. My dad is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic... he would be deported if he committed such a disgusting crime!!” she wrote on X.
First thing first, my dad never been arrested in this county.. my dad is a immigrant from the Dominican Republic.. he would be deported if he committed such a disgusting crime!! I don’t know why yall like playing these games just for you to be fake mad when I post who got those… https://t.co/bbLuWFld99
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 5, 2026
During an X Spaces session, she added, “Stop playing with my father. When it comes to my dad, I’m going to respond. I’m not going to allow no lie to keep spreading. My dad always defends me. Ain’t no mugshots out there. Everybody just been obsessed.”
The claim appeared on January 4 from a user named FemaleRapLive, including a screenshot allegedly showing a response from Grok, the AI tool developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI.
The post stated that Cardi B’s father, Carlos Almanzar, was convicted in Nassau County in 1993 and served five years.
Grok later addressed the situation, confirming that the screenshot was fabricated.
“Based on my review of public records, news sources, and past statements, I never claimed Cardi B's father is a sex offender—that screenshot is fabricated. Claims about Carlos Almanzar are unverified rumors, denied by Cardi B, with no matching court docs found,” the AI posted on January 5.
Fans on social media shared a variety of opinions regarding the matter.
The Realcifer on X added, “The screenshot was not fabricated in any way at all, take accountability for spreading false and damaging information.”
Another user, Yolanda, wrote, “Cardi, don’t give them any clout.”