Cardi B Speaks Out on Bullying After Ghanaian Boy's Death

Cardi B reacted to the bullying and fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, New York. On November 1, 2026, she used Instagram Live to discuss the pervasive culture of harassment in New York schools, asserting that bullying starts as early as first grade and can lead vulnerable children to gangs.

She highlighted the challenges faced by immigrant children, particularly those from African and Caribbean backgrounds, who are often targeted for their accents and cultural differences. Cardi B identified two types of bullies: those from unstable home environments and those whose parents shield them from consequences.

She urged parents to confront their children's behavior. Frimpong was shot on October 29, 2026, while heading to school, and his father indicated that the attack might be linked to bullying, as two students had been suspended for targeting him shortly before his death.

Cardi B expressed her reluctance to raise her children in New York City due to the bullying culture.