In a fresh eruption of bad blood among hip-hop’s top female rappers, leaked audio has thrust Cardi B, Ice Spice, and Latto into the spotlight once more, with accusations flying about orchestrated violence and personal vendettas. The controversy centers on a resurfaced phone call where Cardi B is heard threatening physical harm against Ice Spice and her team, including producer RIOTUSA, while taking indirect shots at Latto. What began as perceived slights in diss tracks has escalated into claims that Cardi’s camp may have instigated an attack by “goons”—thugs allegedly sent to assault Ice Spice and Latto at a public event, possibly in retaliation for recent insults and collaborations that sidelined Cardi. While no official charges have been filed, the whispers in the industry point to a volatile mix of jealousy, leaked snippets, and old feuds boiling over into real-world confrontations.

The timeline of this triangle of tension traces back to mid-2023, when Ice Spice and Latto first clashed publicly. Latto, the Atlanta-based rapper known for hits like “Big Energy,” slid into Ice Spice’s direct messages after the Bronx phenom posted about new artists disrespecting rap veterans. What was meant as a subtle jab escalated when Latto’s comments were perceived as aggressive, leading Ice Spice to respond with subliminal disses on tracks and social media. Fans dubbed it a “new generation vs. established” beef, with Ice Spice’s viral breakout—fueled by “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and her signature drill style—positioning her as a threat to more seasoned acts. By early 2024, the two appeared to squash it, collaborating on “Gyatt,” a track that showcased their reconciled energies and drew praise for unity in female rap. Yet, beneath the surface, Cardi B—whose own career has been marked by explosive feuds—allegedly viewed this truce as a betrayal or direct competition.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Almanzar in the Bronx, rose from stripper to superstar with “Bodak Yellow” in 2017, becoming the first solo female rapper with multiple No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. Her unfiltered persona and willingness to engage in beefs, from Nicki Minaj to Megan Thee Stallion, have defined her brand. But her relationship with Ice Spice, another Bronx native, started rocky. In September 2023, rumors swirled that Cardi had sent people to “jump” Ice Spice during a tour stop, leaving the younger rapper “shaking” in fear—a claim Cardi denied vehemently, calling it “messy and annoying” gossip. Fast-forward to 2025: Cardi’s sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, dropped loaded with disses aimed at rivals like JT, BIA, and Lil Uzi Vert, but Ice Spice caught strays on tracks like “Magnet,” where Cardi rapped lines perceived as shading the rising star’s pace and relevance: “Fallin’ behind like, bh, pick up your pace.” Ice Spice fired back with a snippet of her own diss track, “Pretty Privilege,” teasing bars like “Slow-face bh, whose spot is you takin’?/My spot’s forever, ho, I’m like a Dalmatian,” directly responding to Cardi’s jabs.

The powder keg ignited on September 29, 2025, when Cardi and Nicki Minaj reignited their long-standing feud on X (formerly Twitter), trading insults that pulled in bystanders like Latto and Ice Spice. Amid the chaos, a 2:30-minute audio clip leaked—allegedly from a July 2024 phone call between Cardi and Ice Spice’s manager, James Rosemond Jr. In it, a furious Cardi demands to know why Ice is “acting dumb” about a diss, then escalates: “I’mma show y’all! I’m not Latto! I’ma beat her the fk up! I’ma knock her the fk out! All y’all! I’mma beat her a**, I’mma get RIOT beat up by my nias. Y’all gonna see what the fk is up! You think I’m puy a Latto?” She references Ice being in New York for an Empire State Building promo tied to her Y2K! album, which featured the contentious “BB Belt” track interpreted as a shot at Cardi. The audio’s timing aligns with Cleopatra’s 2023 claims of an attack, fueling speculation that Cardi’s threats weren’t idle—potentially linking to the “goons” who allegedly ambushed Ice Spice and Latto at a recent event, leaving them naming Cardi as the orchestrator.

Cardi quickly addressed the leak on X, accusing Rosemond of orchestrating it as promo for Ice’s flagging single, which he denied: “I did not record or leak that call… I respect private conversations.” She challenged him to release the full 11-minute tape, claiming context was missing—specifically, Ice’s alleged upset over Cardi praising Sexyy Red for a BET Award. Cardi also issued a public apology to Latto, her recent collaborator on the “ErrTime (Remix)” from Am I the Drama?: “I was ranting and hot at the moment but I fck with Latto HEAVY!! I respect everything about her including her team thats so sweet.. AND NOPE! I’m not too prideful to apologize to somebody I really respect so this my public apology and now ima privately buy her a bag.” Latto, who has her own history of beefs (including with Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice), has yet to respond publicly, though their prior collab on “Put It on Da Floor” in 2024 suggested alliance.

The “goons” angle adds a dangerous layer, echoing past incidents in rap like the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting allegedly tied to her Tory Lanez feud. Sources claim the attack on Ice Spice and Latto occurred at a promotional event shortly after their “Gyatt” reconciliation, with assailants described as hired muscle from Cardi’s circle—retaliation for Ice’s “Pretty Privilege” snippet and Latto’s perceived disloyalty in linking with Ice. Social media erupted, with X posts amplifying the audio and accusations: one viral thread claimed JT (of City Girls) leaked the call, dragging Megan into it by alleging Cardi called her a “flop” and “scary ho.” Fans and commentators, from Reddit’s r/hiphopheads to Lipstick Alley, dissected the rant as evidence of Cardi’s “mean girl” tendencies, with some speculating drug-fueled rage or coke-fueled paranoia. Industry insiders warn that such threats could invite legal scrutiny, potentially derailing Cardi’s momentum post-album.

Ice Spice, at 25, has navigated this storm with relative silence, spotted at Paris Fashion Week for Stella McCartney amid the chaos—her Y2K! album’s mixed reception perhaps motivating the disses. Her manager’s denial and the lack of direct response from Ice keep the focus on Cardi, whose history of physical altercations (like throwing a shoe at Nicki Minaj at 2018’s Fashion Week) lends credence to the violence claims. Latto, 26, has built a solid lane with hits and features, but catching strays in others’ beefs risks her “girls’ girl” image, especially after reconciling with Ice.

This saga highlights deeper issues in female rap: the pressure to dominate amid limited spots, the role of social media in amplifying private disputes, and the blurred line between artistic beef and real danger. Past reconciliations, like Cardi and Latto’s “ErrTime,” show potential for peace, but the “goons” allegations—if substantiated—could lead to investigations or lawsuits, much like Megan’s case. Cardi has vowed to drop more music amid the drama, but fans question if the toxicity will overshadow her talent. As X threads and leaks proliferate, one thing’s clear: in hip-hop’s queen race, alliances shatter fast, and threats turn personal quick. With no responses from Ice or Latto yet, the hip-hop world watches, wondering if this ends in court, collabs, or continued chaos.