American rapper Cardi B has reacted to growing speculation surrounding her friendship with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, following recent public appearances that sparked dating rumours.
The Grammy-winning artiste, who was recently spotted having dinner with Okoye and a group of friends at Gio’s Restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel in Venice, expressed frustration over what she described as constant public scrutiny of her personal life.
Speaking in a video circulating online, Cardi B said she believes her activities attract disproportionate attention compared to those of other celebrities.
According to her, ordinary aspects of her life often become subjects of public debate, while similar situations involving other public figures receive little attention.
“No cap, I’m really hip hop’s Britney Spears. I got all the tea on these celebrities. I know who’s with who and what’s doing what. But guess what? Nobody reports about it because nobody cares.
“But when it comes to me, I can’t even do anything without people talking about it. This is crazy. You’ve got to take the good with the bad. It is what it is. People pay for this type of talk,” she said.
Cardi B’s comments come amid increasing speculation about the nature of her relationship with Okoye after the pair were seen together on multiple occasions, including during Paris Fashion Week and a recent outing in Venice.
Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly confirmed any romantic relationship, despite the growing buzz on social media.