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Rapper Cardi B Hands Out Free Coats in New York

by Associated Press

   NEW YORK --

   Hundreds of people have lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B
   handed out free winter coats.

   The Bronx-born rapper met with residents and fans on Thursday evening
   at the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn during brisk fall weather.
   The 26-year-old also was given balloons and a cake to celebrate her
   recent birthday.
   Cardi B says she cares a lot about kids and the community and feels
   it's important to set a good example.
   On Oct. 1, she got a summons in connection with a melee at a New York
   strip club. Her lawyer says the star didn't cause any harm.
   About three weeks earlier, Cardi B and Nicki Minaj were involved in an
   altercation at a New York Fashion Week party.