Cardi B deepfake video — Oct 2026
Cardi B legal representatives issued cease and desist notices to a content producer for a viral AI-generated video series depicting the rapper in The Nanny
- Reported date
- Oct 6, 2026
- Target
- Cardi B
The exact incident date was not established. This entry is dated by its source report.
Legal representatives for Cardi B have issued cease and desist takedown notices to a content producer responsible for a viral AI-generated video series that reimagined the rapper as the lead character in the 1990s sitcom The Nanny. The project, which began circulating on social media in late September 2026, utilized AI-generated footage to mimic the aesthetic of the original CBS program.
What happened
The series was produced by Old Era Films/Old Era TV and featured the Bronx rapper in the role of a nanny caring for two children, styled after the original show starring Fran Drescher. While the content gained popularity among fans, with some expressing interest in a legitimate remake featuring the artist, it prompted immediate legal action from Cardi B’s team.
According to the Black Effect Network podcast "I'll Do It Myself," which discussed the dispute on September 30, the production account announced the removal of the content following the receipt of the legal objection. There is currently no evidence of a formal lawsuit or court complaint filed regarding the series; the situation remains limited to a reported takedown demand. This incident follows a history of the rapper confronting unauthorized AI impersonations, including a 2023 instance where she identified an AI-generated advertisement that used her likeness and voice to promote a financial product.