Multiple outlets report that rapper Cardi B criticizes the guilty verdict and sentencing of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony in Texas for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. After the jury imposes a 35-year prison sentence, Cardi B posts that the outcome is “disgusting” and says “this is not justice,” arguing the sentence appears intended to “make an example.” Forbes and other coverage describe the case as drawing wider attention online, including debate over whether race played a role in the conviction and sentencing. Hindustan Times reports Cardi B also raises questions about whether the matter involves race, and says she does not believe the killing was planned as murder. Fox News notes that her comments generate large audience engagement and criticism, reflecting a split among social media users. One report also includes discussion attributed to a Texas representative asserting that race “absolutely” played a role in the conviction. Across sources, the central points are Cardi B’s reaction to the 35-year sentence and the broader online controversy it sparks.