Full Breakdown
Cardi B and Latto: From Leaked Call to Musical Response
6/8/2026, 2:06:07 PM
The Leaked Call and Immediate Fallout
The leaked September phone call captured Cardi B calling Latto a “p*y a” during a heated exchange about Ice Spice. The clip spread online, prompting criticism. Cardi B posted a public apology on X, saying she did not intend harm and that the disrespect required a public response.
Background and Pregnancy Context
Prior to the leak, Cardi B and Latto collaborated on the “ErrTime (Remix)” for Cardi’s album *Am I the Drama? (Ultimate Edition)*. Both were pregnant—Cardi eight months with her son (born Nov 2025) and Latto expecting a daughter (born spring 2025).
Timeline of Key Developments
Key dates: September – leaked call surfaces; Cardi B calls Latto a derogatory term. Immediately after, Cardi B apologizes on X, stating she “didn’t mean any harm.” May 29 – Latto releases *Big Mama* with “Gimme Dat,” referencing the dispute. June 4 – Latto tells *The Breakfast Club* the song reflects her perspective, not a diss. Later that day, Cardi B reiterates her apology and notes attempts to contact Latto via manager, sister, and text.
Official Statements & Responses
Cardi B’s apology emphasized respect for Latto, cited her emotional state while pregnant, and offered to buy Latto a luxury bag. She said she had reached out to Latto through her manager, sister, and direct texts. Latto, on *The Breakfast Club*, called Cardi a former friend, said she is open to dialogue, and clarified that “Gimme Dat” reflects her view of the incident, not a formal diss. She added she has not spoken with Cardi since.
Criticism Over Public Handling
Latto’s team criticized the public handling, saying a private apology would have avoided escalating the feud. VICE labeled the episode “beef again,” noting the public nature amplified fan scrutiny.
Conflicting Interpretations and Gaps
Reports disagree on whether “Gimme Dat” is a diss; Latto says it is not, while some observers call it a response. The timing of the artists’ pregnancies relative to the leak also varies across sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “and that's exactly why I chose to apologize publicly because the disrespect became public.” — Cardi B, rapper
- “I truly understand how you feel…and that's exactly why I chose to apologize publicly because the disrespect became public. On that call I didn't even mean to call you that, I didn't mean any harm.. There's a difference in what I said vs what I meant,” — Cardi B
- “It was just my perspective of what happened.” — Latto, rapper
- “I don't know cause I got a baby now , life done kept moving," she continued.” — Latto
What’s Next
Both artists have indicated a willingness to discuss the matter privately, but no concrete plans have been announced. Future collaborations remain uncertain, and fans continue to monitor social media for any indication of reconciliation.
