Cardi B has hit out at ring-wing critics after she was accused of being used as a political pawn for Joe Biden’s election campaign.

The rapper held a Zoom call with the now-president elect in August, where the pair discussed issues such as police brutality and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The video has recently been mocked by Republicans like Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro, who said that Biden was using Cardi’s platform to secure votes.

“Republicans like Candace, (Ben) Shapiro, Fox News made fun of me, talk so much shit about me and my song ‘WAP’. They said Biden used me as a pawn then, weeks later, we seen a list of rappers and artists that Trump was trying to reach out to and to pay for support, a list that included my name,” she said on Instagram.

“I never got paid a dollar from Biden. I just wanted to get to know him and open my fans up to the importance of voting. I’m so proud of all these celebs who used their platform and for the people who went out and voted. WE DID IT!” she added.

“Don’t let nobody down play you for what you doing that’s how they try to take away your power. YOUR POWER IS YOUR VOICE! Congrats Biden! Your family here, and in Heaven, are very proud of you! Also congratulations to Kamala, you made history!”

Biden was named the 46th president of the United States on November 7 following the election on November 3. He will be inaugurated into the White House alongside VP-elect Kamala Harris on January 20, 2021. 

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