Cardi B sets record straight on cosmetic procedures
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has addressed renewed speculation about her appearance, revealing that she has already undergone a butt reduction procedure while making it clear she has no plans for further major cosmetic surgery anytime soon.
The rapper responded to the rumours during a recent Instagram Live session after seeing repeated comments from fans suggesting she should reduce her butt. According to Cardi, many people were unaware that she had already done exactly that.
“A lot of y’all keep telling me to go get my ass reduced,” Cardi said during the livestream.
She quickly set the record straight, adding, “I don’t need to go get my ass reduced, news flash, I did get my ass reduced.”
The rapper explained that cosmetic procedures are not as straightforward as many people believe. She said another liposuction procedure is not a realistic option because of the condition of her skin following previous surgeries.
“I can’t just go and lipo my butt because my skin is like kinda loose,” she explained. “That’s why my ass shakes so much.”
Cardi added that removing more tissue through liposuction could create additional complications.
“So if I just go and get a lipo reduction… my ass could drop,” she said, noting that the only alternative would involve a more invasive operation requiring a lengthy recovery period.
“So I would have to cut myself. And I’m not cutting myself. I’m not sitting down for four months. I’m outside.”
The 33-year-old also stressed that she is happy with the way she looks today.
“I like my body how it looks right now. I’m comfortable in my skin.”
Cardi reminded fans that she has always been transparent about the cosmetic work she has chosen to undergo throughout her career.
“I’m very, very honest,” she said before revealing, “First of all, I got two lipos and one ass reduction.”
The rapper also explained that she chose to reduce her previous biopolymer injections because she naturally has a petite frame.
“First thing first, I am a small girl. I’m a very small, petite girl. My mom is petite. My sister’s petite. My aunts are small.”
Addressing critics who continue to speculate about her appearance, Cardi insisted that much of her current physique is also the result of healthy eating rather than surgery alone. She shared that she regularly eats grilled chicken and grilled salmon while also drinking fibre-based beverages.
She encouraged fans not to starve themselves in pursuit of unrealistic beauty standards before dismissing ongoing rumours about additional cosmetic procedures.
“Y’all acting like y’all new to this. Y’all been seeing my body for how many years now?” she said, later adding, “I’m being as honest as possible.”
