AceShowbiz - Cardi B has publicly expressed her belief that racial factors influenced the recent guilty verdict in the case of Karmelo Anthony, a teenager convicted for fatally stabbing another high school student. The case has drawn significant attention following the June 9 ruling and sentencing.

Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder after the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, which occurred during a confrontation at a high school track meet in 2025. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours before convicting Anthony, who was subsequently sentenced to 35 years in prison.

During a discussion on the social audio platform X Spaces, Cardi B suggested that race played a significant role in the trial's outcome. She pointed to the context of Texas, where she claims such cases involving racial dynamics frequently result in harsher judgments. Specifically, she noted that if Anthony had been White and surrounded by Black football players, the case might have unfolded differently.

Cardi B also criticized the length of the sentence handed down to Anthony, arguing that the charge should have been manslaughter rather than murder. She shared that the case has influenced her personal views, advising her sons to avoid confrontations with White peers, highlighting her perception that legal protections are insufficient in such scenarios.

According to prosecutors, the incident escalated during a rain delay when Anthony stood beneath the opposing team’s tent, leading to an argument. The altercation culminated in Anthony stabbing Metcalf once in the chest. Anthony’s defense team argued self-defense, but the jury did not accept this claim.

The case has sparked broader conversations about racial justice and the criminal justice system’s handling of youth violence in Texas and beyond. Cardi B’s commentary adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding race, legal outcomes, and sentencing disparities.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.