More than two years after GloRilla initially claimed to be Cardi B’s cousin, the truth has finally been confirmed by the “Bodak Yellow” rapper herself! In an exclusive interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Cardi B delved into the fascinating story of their family connection.
Revealing a clandestine family history, Cardi disclosed, “My grandfather, he had his ventures… let’s just say he was quite the entrepreneur. There was this chapter in Tennessee where, well, he had some dealings and, uh, let’s just say he expanded the family tree a bit.” With a smirk, she continued, “That’s where GloRilla’s lineage comes into play.”
But it wasn’t just word of mouth that solidified their bond. Cardi B shared that they had officially confirmed their familial ties through the modern marvel of DNA testing via 23andMe, cementing what they already knew deep down.
“We just vibe, you know?” Cardi chuckled. “GloRilla and I, we’re cut from the same cloth. She gets my humor, my quirks, all of it.”
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The revelation came after GloRilla herself had hinted at their relationship back in 2022 during an interview with NME, where she gushed about the excitement of working alongside her famous cousin on their hit track, “Tomorrow 2.”
“It was destiny,” GloRilla recalled with a grin. “Cardi reached out to me right after my breakout hit, ‘F.N.F (Let’s Go),’ and from there, it was like a whirlwind. We just clicked creatively, and before I knew it, ‘Tomorrow 2’ was on the charts.”
Their collaboration wasn’t just about music; it was a meeting of kindred spirits from similar backgrounds. GloRilla reminisced about the surreal moment Cardi messaged her after landing in New York, eager to dive into their shared passion for music.
“It was surreal,” GloRilla confessed. “I’d been sending her my stuff for ages, hoping she’d give it a listen. And when she finally did, it was like she saw something in me that no one else did.”
The rest, as they say, is history. From family secrets to musical success, Cardi B and GloRilla’s journey proves that sometimes, blood really is thicker than water.
