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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Meredith Clark

McDonald’s addresses Cardi B and Offset Meal backlash

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McDonald’s new Cardi B and Offset Meal recently sparked backlash among some franchises for allegedly violating the “Golden Arches Code,” but the fast food chain has defended its latest celebrity collaboration.

Last month, McDonald’s debuted its Cardi B and Offset promotion in a 2023 Super ad. The commercial for the Valentine’s Day combo meal featured the two rappers – who have been married since 2017 – enjoying a lavish date with their go-to McDonald’s order. The meal includes one cheeseburger with barbecue sauce and a quarter pounder with cheese, two drinks, fries, and an apple pie.

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