One-time podcast host and Cardi B’s friend, Star Brim, is under fire after a controversial post she published on social media, in which she reminisced about her own time in prison. Out of jail for only about a year, Star Brim returned to Instagram two months ago with a triumphant “Guess who’s back?” However, she has recently made comments that have sparked criticism from some quarters.
When swapping jail stories, Star Brim described how she received a letter from a man while she was incarcerated. “I’m looking at the picture, and that n***a looks good. Then I received some more mail from the n***a.” Her noted reaction delivered in a mocking tone on her Instagram Story received immediate backlash. “Why this n***a was in a wheelchair? … This n***a legs was so skinny,” she said, chuckling as she remembered sounding the man out. The short clip, which quickly filtered through entertainment blogs and sites such as Live Bitez, did not go over well with viewers.
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Thousands rushed to the comment threads, lambasting the remarks as insensitive and dehumanizing. “How are you grown and still have this mindset? Jail still didn’t humble her,” one user wrote. Others noted the cruelty of poking fun at someone who had extended friendly and admiring words during a time when, they said, Star Brim was in the midst of a challenging period in her life. Critics are demanding that those involved be held accountable, given the awareness around Star Brim’s public megaphone, thanks to her celebrity connections and her loud online presence. Another user wrote that “Not funny to make a joke about someone’s disability,” saying that society is intolerant of ableist rhetoric.
Currently, Star Brim has not commented directly about the backlash, but the incident sparks discussions about humility, self-improvement after prison, and the duty of public individuals to wield their platform with consideration. For someone who has just reentered society, critics contend that showing some empathy, especially toward those who stood by her while she was down, ought to have been a no-brainer. In an internet era where nothing is forgotten, many believe Star Brim may have jeopardized her own fresh start. Who knows whether she will feel the need to apologize or double down on this aspect of her persona. The public is watching very closely.
