Lourdiz Responds to Cyberbullying After Appearing on Cardi B’s Album: ‘Harassment Isn’t Fandom’
Lourdiz has responded to intense cyberbullying she experienced in the wake of appearing on Cardi B‘s new album Am I The Drama?
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Lourdiz appeared on the album’s 15th track “On My Back,” and apparently has been experiencing a good amount of harassment online as a result. According to a statement shared on her Instagram early Tuesday morning (Oct. 14), a rumor spread that the singer was dead, which was obviously debunked. While she did not specify where the online bullying was coming from, Lourdiz had previously appeared on Nicki Minaj‘s Pink Friday 2, and Nicki and Cardi are currently in the midst of a volatile feud.
“First of all, I’m alive..but I’m shaking while typing this because this is a whole different level of disturbing, and my spirit isn’t sitting right with it right now,” Lourdiz began in her statement. “I’m grateful to have parents who love me and made me mentally strong, but I want to speak up for those who aren’t able to handle situations like this and have no one to turn to.”
Lourdiz proceeded to call out “anyone who condones this behavior,” saying that doing so “speaks volumes about your character.”
“Bullying people or spreading lies about someone being dead is where I draw the line. It’s a deeply sensitive topic, and real people have lost their lives because of this cruelty,” she wrote. “When will people start holding others accountable for what their fanbases do? I don’t stand for this type of behavior and neither should any of you. It’s inhumane and heartbreaking. If you’re capable of this level of hate, please stay far away from me. This kind of harassment isn’t fandom it’s barbarism. Please do better.”
Concluding her post, Lourdiz sent her love to those who have “lost a loved one to cyberbullying,” reminding them that “you’re not alone.”
Check out Lourdiz’s full statement below:
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