BY: Sierra Kennedy
Published 1 week ago
Cardi B knows how to keep a feud fiery, but her latest bar has sparked a different kind of controversy. On her track “Magnet” from the new album “Am I the Drama?,” Cardi throws shade at JT and her longtime partner Lil Uzi Vert in a way that left fans raising eyebrows. While rap beefs often thrive on shock value, this one has crossed into sensitive territory — sexuality, rumors, and the dangerous game of using queerness as an insult.
The Diss and What Cardi Alluded To
In “Magnet,” Cardi raps, “… but I don’t stick no dildos in his ass, bitch.” The line, aimed at JT, is widely interpreted as an insinuation about Uzi’s sexuality. By framing the lyric around sexual acts associated with queerness, Cardi effectively painted Uzi as gay — or at least used the idea of queerness to shame him.
It’s not the first time Uzi’s identity has been discussed publicly. The rapper has openly embraced a nonbinary aesthetic, experimenting with gender-fluid fashion and breaking boundaries in hip hop’s often rigid masculine culture.
But rather than celebrating that expression, Cardi’s lyric turns it into a punchline — one that weaponizes homophobia and plays into old stereotypes.
Why Fans Are Calling Foul
Many fans quickly pushed back against Cardi, not just for targeting Uzi but because of what JT has said in the past. JT has previously claimed that Stefon Diggs — Cardi’s partner and father of her children — was secretly gay. The allegation came out of a stylist drama that spiraled into broader accusations, with JT attempting to turn speculation about Diggs’ sexuality into a clapback against Cardi.
This left fans pointing out the hypocrisy. On one side, Cardi is weaponizing rumors about Uzi’s identity. On the other hand, JT is accusing Cardi’s partner of being closeted. Both moves rely on the same harmful tactic: treating queerness as something scandalous, something to be “exposed,” rather than an identity someone owns and embraces on their own terms.
The result? A messy feud where queer identities are the collateral damage. While neither Uzi nor Diggs has publicly confirmed any of these claims, they’re both now subject to speculation that reinforces the very stigma LGBTQIA+ communities have fought to dismantle.
The Dangers of Labeling Someone’s Sexuality
Using someone’s sexuality as a diss track punchline isn’t just petty — it’s harmful. There are real dangers when public figures lean on rumors and speculation about queerness for clout:
- It violates privacy. No one should be forced out of the closet, especially not through a diss track.
- It fuels stigma. Using “gay” as an insult reinforces the idea that queerness is shameful.
- It impacts mental health. Being the target of speculation and harassment around identity can lead to serious stress, shame, or isolation.
- It erases complexity. Sexuality and gender are fluid, but framing them in binary terms for drama oversimplifies and misrepresents lived experiences.
Cardi’s lyric may have been aimed at JT, but it landed on the queer community, too. Fans and critics alike are urging artists to stop using queerness as a slur or weapon — especially when LGBTQIA+ fans are a huge part of hip hop and pop culture.
Where This Leaves the Feud
At its core, this isn’t just about Cardi, JT, Uzi, or Diggs. It’s about the culture that makes outing or mocking someone’s identity fair game in the first place. For LGBTQIA+ listeners who have their own experiences with coming out, watching sexuality used as a clapback in 2025 feels like a step backward.
Until artists reckon with the harm that comes from using queerness as a dig, moments like this will keep surfacing — and keep hurting the very fans who fuel their success.
That being said, the feud is far from over. In fact, it continues to grow messier with names like Nicki Minaj, Saucy Santana, and even Cardi’s sister Hennessy, entering the chat. Stay tuned to see where the drama heads next.
What do you think? Did Cardi take this lyric too far? Or is this just part of the rap game? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from you.
