Cardi B is pushing back hard against what she calls a “disgusting” and completely false claim generated by Grok AI that labeled her father a sex offender. The Grammy-winning rapper accused the platform of fueling dangerous misinformation and warned that unchecked AI-generated lies can cause serious real-world damage.
The backlash erupted after a viral post on X circulated what appeared to be a screenshot from Grok, the AI assistant developed by Elon Musk’s xAI. The image claimed that Cardi B’s father, Carlos Almánzar, had been convicted of attempted rape in Nassau County in 1993 and served five years in prison. It even urged users to “check the court docs,” insisting that “public record doesn’t lie.”
Cardi B immediately shut the allegation down, stating that her father is a Dominican immigrant who has never been arrested in the United States. She stressed that a crime of that magnitude would have led to instant deportation, making the claim not only false but logically impossible. As the post spread rapidly online, the fabricated screenshot racked up millions of views before being exposed as a manipulation of real AI responses.
Grok itself publicly denied making the claim, clarifying in a real-time fact-check that it never labeled Cardi B’s father a sex offender and that the viral screenshot was fake. Despite the correction, the damage lingered as the image continued to circulate without context.
Furious over the attack on her family, Cardi B warned that legal action may be coming. She openly challenged those behind the smear, making it clear she is prepared to sue if the harassment continues. The rapper also condemned what she described as the “deranged” behavior of people who weaponize rape allegations for online fan wars, calling the tactic reckless and cruel.
The situation highlights a growing concern in 2026 over AI hallucinations and fabricated digital “receipts” being used to revive old, debunked rumors. In this case, critics believe a fake Grok-style interface was deliberately created to give credibility to a claim that had already been disproven years ago. Cardi B emphasized that for immigrant families like hers, false criminal accusations can carry devastating consequences beyond social media.
This isn’t the first time the Bronx-born star has stepped in to defend her family. She has repeatedly stated that her father has never spent a day in jail, even as rumors resurface. The repeated targeting of a private family member suggests a shift in trolling tactics aimed at provoking public reactions from celebrities.
The controversy has also reignited debate over accountability and moderation on X, where critics argue that sensitive criminal allegations can spread too easily under the guise of AI-generated information. Even when corrections appear, screenshots often live on independently, detached from the truth.
As Cardi B prepares for the possibility of another defamation battle, her stance is unmistakable. She has made it clear that attacks on her family will not be ignored, and that the era of spreading lies without consequences is coming to an end.
