Los Angeles, Feb 7 (IANS): Rapper Cardi B is facing threats after seemingly disrespecting the notorious gang, the Crips, on social media.

The "Bartier Cardi" rapper, who claims to have been a member of rival gang Bloods, posted on Instagram an image of her wearing a blue fur coat. She captioned it "I hate wearing Flue but this coat was too poppin."

Blue is the colour of the Crips, but it was her choice of word "flue" that has caused trouble.

"Flue" is the word that Bloods use instead of blue so they don't have to say the name of the colour associated with their bitter enemies, reports aceshowbiz.com.

According to tmz.com, her post was soon flooded with threats from apparent gang members.

"Cardi B, this will not be accepted... don't come to LA," one warned her.

Another user commented: "Now why you go and do this f**k s**t Cardi. This is literally WestCoast Suicide .... b***h betta get neutral."

Cardi has since deleted the caption and turned off the comment section.

The 25-year-old rising star is due to perform at the NBA All-Star game here next week, but it remains to be seen whether the threats will affect her schedule in the city.