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Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B vehemently denied allegations made by the AI chatbot Grok on January 5, 2026, which falsely accused her father, Carlos Almanzar, of a 1993 attempted rape conviction. The music star explained that her father, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, would have faced deportation if he had committed such a crime. She warned critics to leave her family alone or face retaliation involving genuine criminal records.
Cardi B is furious after artificial intelligence software generated a fake criminal history for her father. The rapper took to X on January 5, 2026, to dismantle claims circulated by Grok, the AI platform developed by xAI.
Grok had generated a report stating that her father, Carlos Almanzar, served five years in prison for attempted rape in Nassau County in 1993.
A user on X shared the false AI summary, prompting an immediate and heated response from the music star. Cardi B pointed out a major legal flaw in the AI’s fabrication regarding her father’s residency status.
Immigration status makes conviction impossible
The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker explained that her father is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic and could not have stayed in the U.S. with such a record. ”He would be deported if he committed such a disgusting crime,” Cardi B wrote in her post.
She also clarified that her father has never been arrested in the county mentioned by the AI bot. The star expressed frustration with users who spread these false narratives for entertainment.
This incident marks another instance where Cardi B shut down claims that her son was named Liam, proving her readiness to correct misinformation instantly.
She ended her statement with a stern warning to those targeting her family members online. Cardi B threatened to release “real mugshots” and evidence of actual crimes committed by people in her industry if pushed too far.
AI hallucinations cause real problems
The false report by Grok highlights the growing issue of AI “hallucinations,” where bots present fake data as facts.
Fans and followers quickly rallied behind the rapper, criticizing the platform for spreading defamatory content about a private citizen.
The controversy arrives during a period of high visibility for the rapper on social media platforms. Political figures have even entered the conversation recently, as JD Vance picked Nicki Minaj over Cardi B in a brief post that sparked debates online.
Cardi B made it clear that while she ignores some drama, attacks on her father cross a strict line. The rapper affirmed she is ready to “start some sh*t” if the harassment against her family continues.
