Cardi B is known for her bold and outspoken personality, both on and off stage. She is confident, unapologetic, and fiercely independent. The rapper is also known for her authenticity as she speaks openly about her past struggles, including growing up in poverty and working hard to make ends meet.
As it turns out, Cardi B's sister, Hennessy Carolina has the same amount of confidence when it comes to keeping it real and dealing with haters. Throughout their careers, Cardi B and Hennessy Carolina have faced multiple criticisms and controversies, but the two sisters proved that they are not afraid of any backlash and unapologetically speak their minds to stand up for each other.
Cardi B encourages her fans to embrace their individuality and to be proud of who they are, which is pretty much embodied in how much she and her sister support and love each other.
8 Hennessy Carolina Defended Cardi B After Pregnancy Backlash
Cardi B's pregnancy announcement for her first daughter, Kulture, was met with detractors on social media who were vocal in their insensitive comments that Cardi's impending motherhood could hinder the rapper's career trajectory, slowing down her rapid ascent to stardom.
Hennessy quickly came to her sister's defense. In an interview with People, the model stated, "Why is anyone saying anything so mean to someone? A baby is a blessing. Why would you talk about it like it’s a bad thing? My sister is such a good person, I wouldn't want anybody to talk bad about her. It really hurts. But I'm not gonna let them stress me out anymore. I'm tired of it!"
7 Hennessy Carolina Slammed Nicki Minaj During Her Feud With Her Sister, Cardi B
In the middle of the tension between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's feud in 2018, one Instagram user criticized Cardi's performance at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, saying that Cardi has no stage presence. Hennessy hit back at the user's comment by replying and comparing Nicki Minaj to her sister in an insulting way.
Hennessy also went online on Instagram and accused Minaj of leaking her sister's phone number to the public. She said her sister received tons of hateful messages after Cardi and Minaj's physical altercation video went viral online. Nicki Minaj, however, denied the allegation.
6 Hennessy Carolina Defends Her Sister Cardi B On Social Media
Hennessy Carolina showed her support again for Cardi B when the latter was involved in a heated exchange on social media with musician, Akbar V. Hennessy took to her Instagram stories to defend Cardi against her haters, specifically targeting those who were teaming up with each other to hate on her sister. She expressed that their attempts to bring Cardi down were futile as they were blessed on their side.
This social media post by Hennessy came after Cardi B and Akbar V got into a serious war of words on Twitter that allegedly started with a comment made by Akbar, and quickly escalated when their families were mentioned.
5 Cardi B And Her Sister Hennessy Carolina Won A Lawsuit Filed Against Them
Cardi B and Hennessy successfully defended themselves against a defamation case brought by three individuals who were involved in an altercation with Hennessy and her girlfriend on The Hamptons beach in 2020. The plaintiffs claimed that they blocked their vehicle and that when they approached the driver, who was Hennessy's girlfriend, Michelle Diaz, Hennessy began filming the situation and allegedly made foul, derogatory statements.
According to Billboard, the plaintiffs alleged that Hennessy was the first to accuse them of being "racist MAGA supporters," which they took issue with. However, Cardi B claimed that her sister and her girlfriend were first targeted by the plaintiffs because they are an Afro-Hispanic and gay couple. Regardless of the plaintiffs' accusations, a New York trial judge dismissed the case in 2022, stating that the insults made by Hennessy were too general to qualify as defamation.
4 Hennessy Carolina Shuts Down Cardi B's Haters
When Cardi B went live on Instagram to greet her fans and show them her natural look without any makeup on, she also called out anyone who was hating on it. "This is my face after waking up 20 minutes ago, no filter, hair not brushed, lip chap all that. I have never been afraid to show my real self... I'm confident in my own skin…" Cardi B captioned.
Her sister, Hennessy showed support for her older sister by showering her with compliments in the comment section and threatening anyone who dares to criticize her sister's bare face.
3 Hennessy Carolina Was Accused Of Undergoing Plastic Surgeries
Last January, Hennessy, and Cardi B responded to accusations of undergoing plastic surgery that came after Hennessy posted pictures of herself on Instagram, donning a curve-enhancing cut-out jumpsuit and bangs. As a proud sister, Cardi B reposted the photos on her official Twitter account. However, some people commented that Hennessy looked different and bore a resemblance to Nicki Minaj in the photos, which led to speculations that she could've gone under the knife to achieve the new look.
Hennessy shut down the allegations and expressed her disbelief at how her new hairstyle led to accusations of having her nose, lips, eyebrows, and entire face done. She even shared multiple pictures on social media in an attempt to refute the claims.
Her sister, Cardi B, also responded to the allegations in a now-deleted tweet. Cardi acknowledged that she's been open about the work done on her body, but vehemently denied that her sister had undergone any similar procedures. Instead, she suggested that Hennessy only changed her wigs, and urged her followers to visit her sister's profile to see for themselves.
2 Cardi B Supported Her Sister Hennessy Carolina On Her Runway Debut
In 2018, Cardi B was present at Philipp Plein's show during Milan Fashion Week, where Hennessy walked the mirrored runway wearing a fringed frock. Cardi B was at the forefront to witness her sister's walk, and she recorded the entire moment while praising her sister's performance.
"I could cry, I'm so proud of @hennessycarolina!! In Milan walking at the @philippplein show. Henessy is Soo swaggy, talented and pretty. She is my rock and I can’t believe she's evolving into a beautiful woman! In my eyes she is, still little Hennessy!" Cardi B wrote on Instagram.
1 Cardi B Supported Hennessy Carolina When She Came Out As Bisexual
Hennessy Carolina made a special announcement in celebration of the 2018 Pride Month. The model revealed on Instagram that she identifies as bisexual as she shared a picture of herself and her girlfriend kissing in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris along with a lengthy caption about Pride.
Cardi B has always been proud of her younger sibling. The rapper expressed her support by commenting on four rainbow flags under Hennessy's post. "Yaaaasss HENNESSY said it louder for the people in the back!"
