Acclaimed rapper Cardi B recently took to social media to vent about an unfortunate incident that supposedly led to her $3,000 Christian Louboutin heels being damaged. The alleged cause? The massive security detail accompanying Donald Trump, the former president, at an internationally televised event – the Super Bowl. Cardi B, 32, claimed that Trump used his power in an intrusive manner, disrupting the smooth flow of the event, ultimately impacting her directly.
Trump, at the age of 78, became the first former president to make an appearance at the Super Bowl. An unparalleled number of security measures were enacted for his sole protection at the event hosted at the New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome stadium. As a result, even distinguished guests were inconvenienced, a fact vividly highlighted by Cardi B’s lamentations.
Trump’s presence reportedly soured the mood for many attendees, with Cardi B vocalizing her displeasure to her millions of followers on social media. ‘I was terribly upset today because of Donald Trump and his antics’, she proclaimed in her Instagram Live. His presence at the Super Bowl was an unnecessary distraction, which caused nothing but hassle for us all,’ she added.
Never one to shy away from expressing her opinion, Cardi B further detailed the incident by showcasing the alleged damage on her high-end footwear. The heels, destined to be a star attraction of her Super Bowl outfit, bore signs of wear and tear by the end of the evening. The rapper, noted for her adoration of ‘red bottoms,’ showed her followers the Christian Louboutin’s Estepic Sandal Alta she had on for the night.
This distinctive peep-toe platform sandal, decorated with silver spikes, commands a jaw-dropping price tag of $3,295. According to Cardi B, this pair was unnecessarily damaged due to the extensive restrictions imposed by Trump’s Secret Service. She even alleged that she was forced to walk extensive distances due to the suspension of regular cart services at some point in the evening.
Cardi B didn’t hold back her disappointment at the sight of her ruined heels. She criticized, ‘Take a look at the sorry state of my shoes – all this, courtesy of Trump. These shoes cost me thousands, ruined all because of him. My opinion of him just slides further down – I really can’t stand him now.’
Attempting to find some kind of silver lining from the ordeal, Cardi B suggested a comical fix to the situation. She playfully shared her thoughts on how the former president could make amends for her ruined heels. Never one to shy away from expressing her feelings, she put forth her proposition, although it rang more sarcastically than seriously.
Meanwhile, Cardi B’s personal life draws attention with her ongoing divorce proceedings. She is parting ways with her husband, Offset, with whom she shares three children – her daughter Kulture, a six-year-old, and her sons Wave, three years old, and a baby girl, born in September 2024.
Cardi B filed for separation from Offset in July of the previous year, marking an end to their almost decade-long relationship. She reflected on her decision, affirming ‘This is something I feel I need to do,’ offering her fans a glimpse into her personal journey.
Although speculations and rumors surround her decision to divorce, a representative for Cardi B clarified that her decision is not based on mere rumors. ‘The decision to seek divorce has been a long time coming,’ echoed her representative, dismissing any unfounded speculations about her separation.