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Cardi B added a brief but striking comment to the online conversation surrounding the death of influencer Ashlee Jenae this week. Posting on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, she wrote, “That girl did not off herself!!!!” The remark arrived without explanation. As a result, it left readers to interpret its intent amid a swirl of unverified claims. While many assumed she was referencing Jenae’s case, the post did not confirm that directly. Even so, it intensified attention around an already closely watched situation.

Jenae had recently traveled to Tanzania with her fiancé, Joe McCann. She marked her 31st birthday with a series of posts from the trip. Her final update, shared on April 5, showed her posing beside a giraffe with the caption, “Chapter 31 and I’m exactly where I need to be.” Days later, her family said she was discovered unresponsive inside a villa and transported to a nearby hospital. Eventually, she was pronounced dead. In a statement, relatives described the loss as sudden and deeply disorienting. “Nothing about this loss feels real. One moment she was celebrating love and life in truly Ashly fashion, and the next, she was gone.”

Family Seeks Answers as Investigation Into Suspicious Death Unfolds

The family emphasized that questions remain. They confirmed that authorities have opened an investigation into what they called a “suspicious passing.” They expressed confidence in officials in Zanzibar while acknowledging the difficulty of navigating grief from afar. “The suddenness, the unanswered questions, and the distance from home have made this tragedy even more overwhelming for our family,” they wrote. They added, “At this time, there is an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ashly’s suspicious passing. Although we have many questions, we are placing our trust in the officials in Zanzibar and are working closely with them as we seek clarity and answers.” They concluded: “We respectfully ask that any information not directly provided by our family be treated as unverified and not considered factual at this time.”

In a subsequent interview with CBS News, Jenae’s parents said McCann alerted them after she was taken to the hospital. Authorities have not announced any charges related to her death. The family also said they plan to travel to Tanzania as they seek a clearer understanding of what occurred.