Cardi B is accused of throwing a speaker at Rah Ali during a French airport run-in

Long-standing animosity that began with Nicki Minaj is rekindled by a heated airport meeting in France.

When it comes to Cardi B and Rah Ali, old feuds simply cannot be put aside.

Rah Ali claims that when she was being taken through the airport in a wheelchair after leaving the Lions Festival in Cannes, France, she was feeling ill and alone when she noticed Cardi B standing in front of her in line. The tension started right away.

Rah claims that at first, Cardi didn’t recognize her. According to her, Cardi inquired nonchalantly, “What’s wrong with you?” as she turned around in the middle of chewing a bagel. Rah didn’t answer. Rah claims that Cardi seemed to be triggered by that quiet, leaning into her security and whispering something. Rah shifted her purse off her lap as the situation intensified and braced herself.

Rah reports that Cardi exploded in a matter of seconds, yelling, swearing, and accused her of hiding behind the internet. She allegedly screamed, “You thought I wasn’t going to get my lick back?” Rah stayed sitting and watched Cardi’s tirade, remarking on how unsuitable it all felt, particularly in a French international airport. Rah claims that despite her best efforts to remain composed and inform Cardi that she looked stupid, the situation continued. Before things became violent, airport security intervened as shoes and luggage began to fly.

Rah stressed that she never boasted in public about the notorious altercation she and Cardi had at a New York Fashion Week afterparty in 2018 while she was supporting Nicki Minaj. Pop culture remembers that night because Rah supposedly took several hits and Cardi was left with a knot on her head. Rah has remained largely quiet ever since—until today.

Cardi was the aggressor both then and today, she said to Ray Daniels on his podcast. Rah, perplexed by Cardi’s reaction at the airport, remarked, “This is three kids later.” She urged her to mature.

Cardi then gave her side.

Cardi hit X Spaces and shared her take on the Cannes showdown just after Rah’s interview went online. She claims that as she was waiting in line at security, she noticed Rah in a wheelchair and that she appeared distressed. Cardi claims that when she asked Rah honestly if he was alright, he said, “I don’t feel well.”

Cardi claims that memories of their 2018 confrontation suddenly returned to her when she discovered the woman behind her was Rah Ali. She says she spoke with her security, who she said was a fellow Bronx native and a lifelong acquaintance. Cardi said she didn’t want to appear weak in front of him and debated whether to confront Rah right away or to wait until they got to the upper level of the airport lounge.

According to Cardi, she went with the lounge. However, she says Rah got up and looked down at her after they went upstairs. Cardi remarked, “She’s looking at me like she wanted to.” The verbal altercation began at that point, and Cardi acknowledges throwing a JBL speaker at Rah’s head.

Cardi said, “She told me I needed to grow up.” “It was satisfying to toss it. For me, that was sufficient.

Cardi reiterated her desire for vengeance, citing their altercation from 2018 and stating that she couldn’t bear the thought of someone touching her and never getting even. “My hometown is the Bronx,” she reiterated. “If I don’t get my lick back, I can’t die.”

The verbal altercation at the Cannes airport made it evident that this beef never went away, even though no one was put in handcuffs and the situation de-escalated before it turned physical.

In 2018: The Beginning of It All

This drama has its roots in the 2018 New York Fashion Week Harper’s Bazaar Icons party. Rumors about Cardi and Nicki Minaj’s problems had been around for a while, but that night they got physical. After allegedly being elbowed by Rah Ali, who was present with Nicki, Cardi famously departed the party barefoot and with a knot on her head.

For weeks, the altercation made news, with Cardi going live to refute specifics and Nicki defending herself and Rah on Queen Radio. However, Rah mostly said nothing—until today.