- Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has shared her admiration for the Muslim community currently observing the holy month of Ramadan, while jokingly admitting her own physical inability to join the fast.
- The artist revealed that she suffers from severe irritability and physical symptoms, including headaches and auditory hallucinations, if she goes more than three hours without food after waking up.
- The rapper praised the dedication and loyalty of Muslims to their Creator, highlighting the spiritual discipline required to sustain the month-long exercise of abstinence.
American rap icon and media personality Cardi B has once again captured the attention of the global social media community with her characteristic bluntness, this time addressing the rigorous discipline associated with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Eko Hot Blog reports that as millions of the faithful across the globe, including a massive population in Nigeria, embark on the spiritual journey of fasting, the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker expressed profound respect for the community’s endurance.
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However, in an Instagram Live session that has since gone viral, the rapper admitted that the physical demands of fasting are far beyond her personal capacity, citing a very narrow “limit” for how long she can remain functional without nourishment.
Cardi B, known for her unfiltered interactions with fans, humorously detailed the physiological toll that hunger takes on her body shortly after she starts her day.
She explained that unlike those who can sustain a fast from dawn until sunset, she begins to experience severe irritability and even what she described as hearing voices if she misses a meal.
To her, the ability to forgo food for spiritual reasons is a feat of strength she simply does not possess, noting that within just a few hours of waking, her body demands fuel.
Failure to provide this nourishment, she claimed, results in a shift in her personality that makes her a difficult person to be around.
During the live broadcast, the Grammy winner was quoted as saying, “To my Muslims out there doing Ramadan fasting, God knew not to make me a Muslim.
If I wake up and go three hours without eating, my head starts to hurt, and I’ll start hearing voices.”
She continued by explaining the social consequences of her hunger, noting that her temperament flares up when she is deprived of food.
“When I wake up, I have like a three-hour limit; if I don’t eat in three hours after I wake up, I start to hear shit. I start cursing people out. I don’t have the strength to be a Muslim,” she added with a laugh, emphasizing that her “hangry” episodes are too intense for religious fasting.
Despite the self-deprecating humor regarding her lack of “fasting stamina,” Cardi B pivoted to a more somber and respectful tone when discussing the spiritual significance of the month.
She highlighted the profound connection between the Muslim faithful and their religious obligations, expressing a deep appreciation for the loyalty displayed by the community.
For her, the act of fasting is not just about the physical absence of food, but a testament to a person’s relationship with the divine. “They love their God so much.
I love when people are loyal to their creator,” she remarked, signaling her admiration for the unwavering faith that drives millions to observe the fast despite the physical challenges involved.
The rapper’s comments come at a time when the global community is increasingly observant of Ramadan traditions, with many public figures using their platforms to offer well-wishes.
In Nigeria, where the month is a period of intense prayer, reflection, and communal support, such acknowledgments from international stars often resonate with the local audience.
While Cardi B may not be joining the fast herself, her public support serves as a reminder of the discipline and spiritual focus that define this holy period.
Her comments have sparked a mix of laughter and appreciation from her Muslim fans, many of whom replied with lighthearted comments about the struggle of the “three-hour limit” while appreciating her recognition of their devotion.
