In the glittering whirlwind of Hollywood’s elite, where alliances shift like runway trends, Cardi B and her ride-or-die bestie Star Brim stand as a beacon of unbreakable loyalty. But lately, it’s not the rap queen’s boundary-pushing beats or her steamy romance with NFL heartthrob Stefon Diggs stealing the headlines—it’s the pint-sized duo of their daughters, Kulture Kiari Cephus, 7, and Star’s daughter, who at 8 is already a mini fashion force. From synchronized box braids cascading like waterfalls to mirror-image streetwear fits that scream “twin energy,” these little ones are turning X into a frenzy of heart-eye emojis and “they’re basically sisters!” posts. What started as playful playdates has evolved into a full-blown “friendship glow-up,” with fans dubbing the girls “The BFF Babies.” Yet, beneath the adorable coordination lies a profound tale of sisterhood forged in the fires of fame, motherhood’s raw edges, and unwavering support—a bond Cardi recently laid bare in a tearful IG Live that’s left everyone rethinking what true friendship means.
Cardi, 33, and Star Brim, 34, go way back to their wild New York club days, long before Cardi exploded onto the scene with “Bodak Yellow” in 2017. Star, born Jasmine, was the Brooklyn hustler who had Cardi’s back through strip club shifts, early mixtape grinds, and even beefs with rivals like Nicki Minaj. Their friendship hit a rough patch in 2018 when Star served a six-month prison stint for assault charges tied to a leaked sex tape scandal involving Black Chyna—rumors swirled that Cardi anonymously bailed her out to the tune of $100K. “She was my rock when I was nobody,” Cardi recounted in a 2023 *Vogue* profile, crediting Star for introducing her to Offset (pre-marriage drama) and styling her first red-carpet looks. Post-release, Star rebuilt as a model and influencer, amassing 500K Instagram followers with her unapologetic edge, while quietly co-parenting her daughter with an ex who’s stayed fiercely out of the spotlight.
Fast-forward to 2025, and motherhood has supercharged their connection. With Cardi finalizing her divorce from Offset in December 2024—sharing Kulture, 4-year-old Wave Set, and 1-year-old Blossom Belles—her world shrank to PTA battles and therapy sessions. Star, navigating single-mom life with her daughter (whom she calls “my shadow” on TikTok), became the ultimate co-pilot. “We traded war stories at 3 a.m. feedings,” Star shared in a rare joint podcast appearance on *Call Her Daddy* last month. Their kids? Instant kindred spirits. Kulture, with her signature braids often woven into heart shapes by Cardi’s stylist Tokyo Stylez, and Star’s girl, rocking identical cornrows with colorful beads, first synced up at a private Malibu beach day in March. Paparazzi-snapped pics showed the duo in pint-sized Gucci swimsuits, building sandcastles while their moms sipped rosé and plotted world domination.
The “twin takeover” went viral in July, when Cardi dropped a salon reel on Instagram Stories: Kulture and her pint-sized counterpart, fresh from matching pink highlights and flipped-out ends, twirling in coordinated bubblegum outfits—down to strappy sandals and mini Hermès backpacks. “My baby and her bonus sis—twinsies forever! 
,” Cardi captioned, racking up 15M views. Fans lost it: X lit up with side-by-sides, one user tweeting, “Kulture got Cardi’s cheekbones, that girl got Star’s fire eyes—uncanny valley cute! 
”. By September’s New York Fashion Week, the quartet hit the Alexander Wang show in full force: Moms in sleek fur trenches, kids in mini versions—plush white coats over graphic tees, chunky sneakers stomping the carpet like pros. “They’re not just dressed alike; they’re *vibing* alike,” gushed a *Teen Vogue* recap, noting how the girls synced giggles over cotton candy at afterparties.
But it’s the deeper layers that have everyone talking. In a candid October 20 IG Live—timed with Cardi’s album *Am I The Drama?* rollout—the Bronx bombshell got real about loyalty amid fame’s isolation. “Star ain’t just my friend; she’s my mirror, my medic, my ‘don’t quit’ whisper when Offset’s mess had me spiraling,” Cardi said, voice cracking as she clutched a photo of the four of them at a pumpkin patch. “Motherhood in these lights? It’s lonely. Paparazzi at school drop-offs, trolls saying I’m ‘too wild’ for my babies. Star gets it—no explanations needed. We built this ‘twin tribe’ so our girls know blood don’t mean bonded; chosen family does.” Star, chiming in via FaceTime, added, “Cardi’s chaos taught me grace. We coordinate fits to coordinate *futures*—teaching them unity over clout.” The clip exploded, with #BrimBardiBond trending and mental health advocates praising the duo for normalizing “village parenting” in celeb circles.
Social media’s abuzz with the magic: TikToks of the kids’ “twin challenges”—lip-syncing Cardi’s “Enough” in syncopated ponytails—have hit 50M views. One viral edit mashes their matching plaid schoolgirl looks (bows stacked high, per Cardi’s coquette phase) with throwbacks of Cardi and Star in ’10s club gear, captioned “From hype nights to height fights—legacy loading.” Yet, not all rosy: Haters snipe about “staged cute” for promo, and Offset’s subtle shade on X (“Real fam don’t need hashtags”) stirred co-parenting tea. Cardi clapped back: “My circle’s tight; yours leaks.”
Experts weigh in: Child psychologist Dr. Joy DeGruy told *People*, “This isn’t gimmickry—it’s modeling resilience. In fame’s fishbowl, coordinated kids foster security, showing loyalty trumps likes.” As Cardi preps for her AMAs performance (with rumors of a Brim family cameo), the quartet’s headed to Disney for “twin Halloween hauls”—think Elsa braids and Moana leis.
From Brooklyn basements to billionaire backyards, Cardi and Star’s saga proves friendship’s the ultimate flex. Their mini-mes aren’t just stealing the spotlight; they’re illuminating it—proving that in a world of fleeting flings, real bonds braid deeper than hair. What’s next for these tween titans? A joint kids’ line? Only their moms know. But one thing’s clear: This level-up is legendary.
