Cardi B has expressed outrage over the 35-year prison sentence handed down to Karmelo Anthony for the 2025 murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony claimed self-defense in the stabbing, which occurred during a rain delay at a high school track meet in Frisco.
Anthony's family had raised concerns about safety and public scrutiny ahead of the trial, with his mother saying they were being targeted and discriminated against. The jury, comprised of white, Asian, and Hispanic members, took two-and-a-half hours to reach the sentence.
Cardi B reposted other posts in support of Anthony, including one saying he 'deserves better' and another claiming he had saved a life in the past. Many people defended Anthony after the incident, and a GiveSendGo was launched for him.
