Cardi B has spoken out against the conviction of Karmelo Anthony, with some outlets reporting she called the outcome "disgusting". The conviction has resulted in a 35-year sentence for Anthony. The case has sparked strong reactions, including backlash against Cardi B's comments and inflammatory statements from others, such as a remark made by Austin Metcalf's dad, and has also led to the firing of a Texas parole supervisor over their social media posts.