As a mother of two, it's no surprise that Cardi B is one of the millions of social media users expressing disgust over a circulating video of the Dalai Lama and a young boy. In the viral clip, the religious leader kisses a young child standing before him. He was also seeking to have his tongue sucked – a decision which he's since issued an apology over. "His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras," a statement from his office on Monday (April 10) reads. "[The Dalai Lama] wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused," they added, noting their leader's "regret" over the incident.
Even with the apology, people all across the world are expressing disappointment and disgust online. For her part, Cardi used Twitter to speak her mind this morning, writing, "This world is full of predators. They prey on the innocent. The ones who are most unknowing, our children. Predators could be our neighbours, our school teachers, even people [with] money, power, and our churches." The rap diva also reminded parents out there to "Constantly talk with [their] kids about boundaries and what they shouldn’t" let others do.
Cardi B Seemingly Reacts to Dalai Lama Video
The message was eventually reposted from the New Yorker's Twitter to @theneighborhoodtalk on Instagram. After watching the comments fill with hot takes , Cardi dropped by to share more thoughts on the controversy. "How are y'all bringing up a situation from my past when GROWN ASS DRUNK MEN were trying to take advantage of me and finesse me out my body because I said protect ya kids from predators?" she asked. "Like do y'all want them to get preyed on or something..? PROTECT OUR KIDS and let them know not to let anyone touch their private parts."
The Invasion of Privacy artist additionally added, "Don't let no one kiss them in their mouth. And always feel comfortable letting mommy and daddy know what happens. If you find a problem wit that then I'm side-eyeing you." Keep scrolling to read more of Cardi B's thoughts on the Dalai Lama's viral tongue-sucking video, and share your own musings in the comments below.