In a fiery turn of events that has the internet ablaze, rap superstar Cardi B has taken to X (formerly Twitter) with a bold ultimatum aimed directly at streaming giant Netflix. The Bronx-born icon declared that she will ban her own children from ever using Netflix unless the platform cuts ties with Hamish Steele, the creator of a children’s program that has recently ignited massive backlash online.
The show, titled Dead End: Paranormal Park, has been accused by critics of pushing what they call “transgender propaganda for children as young as seven.” At the heart of the outrage is a character who openly says, “I’m transgender” — a line that Cardi B and many others claim is deeply inappropriate for kids’ programming.
Cardi didn’t mince words in her explosive post. She accused Steele — who is known for his LGBTQ activism — of mocking parents’ concerns and turning children’s entertainment into what she described as “a betrayal to families.” In one of her most controversial statements yet, she wrote: “If Netflix wants to push this agenda, that’s on them. But my babies? Nah. They ain’t watching no Netflix until Hamish is out. Period.”
Fans are divided. Supporters of Cardi are praising her for “protecting the innocence of children”, flooding social media with hashtags like #CancelNetflix and #ProtectOurKids. Meanwhile, LGBTQ advocates and Steele’s defenders are firing back, accusing Cardi of fueling discrimination and misinformation.
Netflix, for now, has remained silent on the uproar, but industry insiders say the company is feeling the heat. With public figures like Cardi B blasting them in front of millions of followers, the controversy has escalated into a full-blown cultural showdown — one that could put the streaming giant’s family-friendly image at serious risk.
The big question: Will Netflix cave under Cardi’s massive influence, or will they stand by Hamish Steele and the program?
One thing is certain — Cardi B just turned the Netflix debate into one of the most explosive pop culture battles of the year.