Cardi B is in mourning for the Dominican Republic following a tragic incident at a Santo Domingo nightclub that has claimed the lives of at least 124 people.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning (April 8), the roof collapsed at Jet Set club in DR’s capital, killing 124 and injuring more than 150. Attendees were there for a concert by merengue singer Rubby Pérez, who also tragically passed in the incident.
“I’m in literal tears scrolling down my timeline seeing my Dominican people being rescued some wit lives and some gone,” Dominican-bred Cardi said in an Instagram post upon seeing the news. “I’m sad seeing families crying desperately in pain looking for loved ones. I feel like every Dominican around the world is in a big hora Santa praying for survivors and praying for the ones that are gone to be in God’s glory.
“For the people who lost a family or friend – don’t have bad memories. They left this earth singing and dancing and most likely happy and enjoying themselves and that’s how the Lord will receive them. It’s so heartbreaking to see one of her iconic artists Ruby Perez leave in such a tragic way. I’m glad tho our final memory of him was him sharing his beautiful voice to us. Sang one last time. I want my fans to pray for those who was in the building last night.”
In more positive news, Cardi B has expanded her empire, launching a new venture with Revolve Group for a beauty line, a fashion brand and more.
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Announced on April 1, the collab introduces Bardi’s first personally-owned apparel and beauty brands while also marking Revolve’s entry into the beauty industry. And they have plans to turn it into a billion-dollar empire.
Talking to WWD about the new deal, Cardi explained how important quality is for her.
“I could shop every single day, but there’s always that one pair of jeans that I love. There’s that tank top that I love, and I don’t care how many stains are on it, I’m gonna wear it, because I just love it,” she said. “I want my brand to have that one piece that you buy, that you love, that it makes sense. If it’s a size small, it should be a true size small; if it’s a size large, it should be a true size large.”
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And while fans have waited nearly eight years for a sophomore album from Cardi, she says it’s pretty much in the can now – so hopefully she won’t pull a Rihanna and never return to music as she flourishes with her other income.
