Have you ever heard of the saying, “play your cards close to your chest” ? It basically means to keep your business to yourself and to keep your mouth shut. I instantly thought of this when rapper Cardi B posted pictures of her recent Lamborghini purchase. Hey…if you got it, go for it. What you do with your money is none of my business. I think my issue was her response to the backlash she received for spending her own money. Apparently, the internet trolls accused her of leasing the vehicle, instead of paying cash; claiming that there was no way she could afford such a luxurious purchase. Adding fire to the flame, Cardi B posted a screenshot from her bank account to prove that she did indeed pay cash for the vehicle.
I realize that Cardi B is young (25 years old), and her husband rapper Offset is only one year older, but I feel like they both need to have a tighter circle around them to monitor these types of decisions. This goes back to my previous post about having the right support system around you. I know she is still settling into her new role as a Mom, and as a Mom myself, I sense that she is feeling overwhelmed. It seems that she is under a lot of pressure to bounce back physically and mentally, and she is unable to keep up with the demands of her new life.
Social media is a gift if you know how to use it, and a curse if you don’t. I really hope that Cardi can learn to find that balance, as she continues to become more and more successful. I feel like she can definitely learn from Beyonce in this situation. Beyonce has 116 million followers on Instagram and follows NO ONE. Not Mama Knowles, not sister Solange, or Kelly or Michelle. She only posts what she wants you to see, and I’m pretty sure she doesn’t read the comments.
I know she didn’t ask for it, but here is my advice. Keep living your best life, and if you have to post on social media, please don’t read the comments. Stay prayed up, and enjoy your new family.
Also – experts recommend purchasing a vehicle outright, instead of leasing it….boop!
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