Rapper Cardi B has revealed that she has reversed cosmetic butt injections, a decision she attributed to fan criticism and a desire for a more natural appearance. The 33-year-old artist shared the update during a recent Instagram Live session, confirming that she had the injections dissolved.
The "WAP" rapper, whose legal name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, had previously faced speculation about her posterior following a performance at Pacha NYC. She stated during the live session that she had not undergone any surgeries since January 2024, when she began the process of reducing her enhancements.
Cardi B addressed her fans directly, saying, "A lot of y’all keep telling me to go get my a** reduced. I don’t need to go get my a** reduced. News flash: I did get my a** reduced." She explained that a complete reversal through liposuction was not an option due to concerns about loose skin, which could lead to a drooping effect. "I can’t just go and lipo my butt, because my skin is, like, kinda loose," she said, explaining "why my a** shakes so much."
She opted against liposuction, which permanently removes fat cells, because it could cause her backside to "drop." "So I would have to cut myself. And I’m not cutting myself. I’m not sitting down for four months," Cardi B stated, emphasizing her preference for her current appearance and comfort in her own skin.
The artist also highlighted her transparency regarding cosmetic procedures, differentiating herself from other celebrities. "I’m very, very honest. First of all, I got two lipos and one a** reduction," she disclosed.
Cardi B explained that the decision to reduce the size of her posterior stemmed from the perception that it did not align with her naturally petite frame. "I am a small girl. I’m a very small, petite girl. My mom is petite. My sister’s petite. My aunts are small," she noted.
Despite sharing details about her body modifications, Cardi B urged her followers to focus on their own lives rather than obsessing over her physique. She expressed frustration with fan speculation about her slender figure, stating, "Y’all acting like y’all new to this. Y’all been seeing my body for how many years now? Too many."
She also cautioned fans against unhealthy weight loss methods, advising against attempting to "starve" themselves. Instead, she shared that her current routine includes grilled chicken and salmon, along with fiber-rich beverages, to maintain her figure. "That’s what I do. I’m being as honest as possible," she affirmed.
Cardi B had previously mentioned plans to reduce her posterior in February, telling Kehlani backstage that she intended to go to Colombia after her tour to undergo the procedure. However, by March, she stated on the Today Show that she had reconsidered, citing a lack of time and a general comfort with her body at that point.
"I was saying that, but I’m not gonna do it," she said on the Today Show. "I was just gonna take a little bit of butt out, but I don’t have time for that."