Cardi B Apologizes to Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Over ‘Housewives’ Skit

By Margeaux Sippell

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Cardi B has apologized to Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter Dr. Bernice King following backlash surrounding her portrayal of Coretta Scott King in a skit titled “Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement.”

The skit, from “Wild ’n Out” comedian Rip Michaels’ new show, “Off the Rip,” was released Tuesday on TMZ . Meant to spoof Bravo’s ever-expanding “Housewives” reality franchise, the video features portrayals of Malcolm X’s former wife Betty Shabazz, Jesse Jackson’s wife Jacqueline Brown, and Rosa Parks. There is also a fictional character named “Secret KKK Spy” as well as a spoof of Iggy Azalea.

In a since-deleted tweet, King called the skit offensive and poorly timed. “On the 55th anniversary of #IHaveADream, a clip on @TMZ depicts my parents ( playing my mom) & great women of the CRM in a repulsive, false light. They paid an extraordinary price so people of color can have a platform & this is how you use it. @iamcardib: Let’s talk,” she wrote.

In the skit, characters make references to Martin Luther King Jr.’s alleged extra-marital affairs.

According to TMZ, Cardi B responded quickly to the request, which King followed up with a second tweet.

“Thank you, @iamcardib, for reaching out to me and apologizing for the skit that aired on @TMZ. I look forward to talking with you soon,” King tweeted on Tuesday morning.

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