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Cardi B Apologizes To Bernice King For Coretta Scott King Portrayal In Parody Video

The skit, “The Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement," didn't air but surfaced on TMZ.
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Cardi B has apologized for her portrayal of Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr., after receiving extensive backlash.

The skit ― which was leaked to TMZ and was filmed for the comedy show “Off the Rip” but never aired ― is titled “The Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement.” The “Bodak Yellow” rapper stars alongside others in portrayals that include Rosa Parks, Jacqueline Lavina Brown (Jesse Jackson’s wife) and Betty Shabazz (Malcolm X’s wife). The women are apparently attempting to plan a rally for Martin Luther King Jr.

Cardi, in her portrayal, touches on King’s infidelity and says in the video: “All the hussies wanna sleep with my husband, but it’s alright, ’cause I know he marches home to me.”

The video surfaced as Tuesday marks the 55th anniversary of King’s 1963 “I Have A Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It especially offended the Kings’ youngest child, Bernice King. 

“On the 55th anniversary of #IHaveADream,’ a clip on @TMZ depicts my parents (Cardi B playing my mom) & great women of the CRM in a repulsive, false light,” she wrote King in a since-deleted tweet.

“They paid an extraordinary price so people of color can have a platform- & this is how you use it. @iamcardib: Let’s talk.”

It appears that Cardi B did talk with Bernice King, who tweeted on Tuesday afternoon:

Cardi has not addressed the controversy on social media nor did she immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment.

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Before You Go

Children's Books That Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
"I Have a Dream"(01 of11)
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I Have a Dream pairs King's unforgettable speech about equality with beautiful art from illustrator Kadir Nelson, a two-time Caldecott Honor winner. (credit:Penguin Random House)
"We March"(02 of11)
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We March, written and illustrated by Shane W. Evans, gives kids a look at what it was like to attend the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where King gave his hopeful "I Have a Dream" speech. (credit:Macmillan)
"As Fast as Words Could Fly"(03 of11)
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As Fast as Words Could Fly is a fictional story that reflects King's mission. Author Pamela M. Tuck centers the story on a young man, Mason Steele, who attends a high school that was previously segregated. Illustrated by Eric Velasquez. (credit:Lee & Low Books)
"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."(04 of11)
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In Martin's Big Words, author Doreen Rappaport and illustrator Bryan Collier teach young readers about King's childhood and what inspired him to fight for equality. It includes some of King's most famous quotes. (credit:Hyperion/Disney)
"March On: The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World"(05 of11)
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In March On, activist Christine King Farris shares what it was like to watch King, her brother, prepare and give his iconic speech in 1963. Illustrated by London Ladd. (credit:Scholastic)
"Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song"(06 of11)
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Martin & Mahalia, by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, highlights the talent and significance of Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer who became a close friend of King's and inspired one of the most important parts of his "I Have a Dream" speech. (credit:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
"My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."(07 of11)
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Martin Luther King III shares what life was like alongside his famous father in this charming children's book illustrated by A.G. Ford. (credit:HarperCollins)
"My Uncle Martin's Words for America"(08 of11)
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Author and professor Angela Farris Watkins offers her take on her uncle's inspiring message and legacy in My Uncle Martin's Words for America. Illustrated by Eric Velasquez. (credit:Abrams Books for Young Readers)
"Dear Mrs. Parks: A Dialogue With Today's Youth"(09 of11)
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Dear Mrs. Parks compiles many letters the civil rights icon received from young people, as well as her inspiring responses. Parks talks about King and his legacy, and underlines the importance of hope and remembering the past. With Gregory J. Reed. (credit:Lee & Low Books)
"Courageous People Who Changed the World"(10 of11)
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King joins other trailblazers like Malala Yousafzai and Harriet Tubman in this book about "courageous people," written by Heidi Poelman and illustrated by Kyle Kershner. (credit:Familius)
"Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down"(11 of11)
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Sit-In teaches young readers about the Woolworth sit-in, a protest led by four African-American college students at a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. They were inspired by King's calls for peaceful protest and looking to make a difference. Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney. (credit:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
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