Cardi B is facing heat after rising Southern artist Rissa Reign accused her team of stealing a song titled Outside, which Rissa says she recorded three years ago to fulfill a label request for more “feminine” music.
Rissa took to social media to share her frustration, writing:
“SOMEBODY heard that mf. I fw Cardi so hard tho. This not even the typa music I make. But I recorded it on some quick s–t to fulfill my contract obligations at the time.”
After fans compared both tracks, many listeners pointed out striking similarities in beat, flow, and tempo. The allegations quickly gained traction online, with one fan writing:
“Damn, this is too similar. Even if Cardi didn’t take the song, someone on that team heard something.”
Another user added:
“That’s a shame. Her ghostwriters being lazy and stole from an unknown artist smh. Same sample. Same title. Same tempo. PAY THAT WOMAN @iamcardib.”
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Cardi B Responds: “Beat It”
The WAP rapper didn’t stay silent for long. Cardi hit back at the claims on social media, keeping her response short and dismissive. She told Rissa Reign to simply:
“Beat it.”
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Fans Divided Over the Controversy
While some fans rallied behind Cardi, others are demanding a deeper look into the situation. The fact that Rissa’s version predates Cardi’s and bears so many sonic similarities has sparked conversations around ghostwriting ethics, sample usage, and power dynamics between mainstream and indie artists.
As the debate continues online, neither Cardi’s team nor Rissa Reign has made any legal moves yet, but fans are watching closely.
