Cardi B Triumphant in $24M Assault Lawsuit
Cardi B has been cleared of assault and battery allegations in a high-profile $24 million civil lawsuit. A Los Angeles jury reached a unanimous verdict in under an hour, ruling that the plaintiff—former security guard Emani Ellis—failed to prove her claims.
The case stems from a 2018 incident outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, where Cardi, then four months pregnant, was accused of scratching Ellis with a fake fingernail, spitting on her, and using racial slurs. Cardi denied any physical contact, admitting only to a heated verbal exchange over privacy concerns.
Her courtroom testimony captivated audiences—bold, witty, and unapologetically real. Those viral moments, paired with her confident demeanor, no doubt played a part in the swift decision.
Outside the courthouse, Cardi B declared her intent to countersue against any future “frivolous lawsuit”, asserting she’s no “settle-first” kind of celebrity.
In a creative twist, she’s also launching “Courtroom Edition” covers of her upcoming album Am I the Drama?, featuring screenshots from her viral courtroom expressions—turning the trial into art.
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