Cardi B Cleared in Civil Assault Trial: Jury Rules Rapper Not Liable in Security Guard Dispute, Revealing Untold Truths Behind the Incident

On September 2, Cardi B scored a significant legal victory as a Los Angeles jury found her not liable in a civil assault case involving security guard Emani Ellis. After days of intense testimony, the swift verdict spared the superstar rapper from paying millions in damages—and shed light on the private struggles she faced during her pregnancy.

Drama Unfolds at the OB-GYN Office

The case traces back to 2018, when Cardi B—born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar—visited a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office. Ellis alleged that Cardi violently attacked her, scratching her face so badly with her nails that she required plastic surgery, spitting on her, and hurling body-shaming insults. On the witness stand, Ellis recounted: “She said, ‘F*** you, you fatass, I’m going to beat your ass, I’m going to get you fired. That’s why you do security.’ She was sticking her tongue out, flailing her arms up and down.”

Cardi B, however, firmly denied the allegations. Taking the stand, the “Bodak Yellow” star testified, “She couldn’t get a scratch from me because I didn’t touch her.” Cardi admitted the argument was heated, with both parties facing off “chest-to-chest,” but insisted there was no physical contact. “She didn’t touch me, I didn’t touch her. It was just a verbal altercation,” Cardi emphasized.

The Pressure of Keeping Pregnancy a Secret

A striking detail emerged about why Cardi B was so upset during the incident. At the time, she was pregnant but had not yet shared the news with fans or the media. “I was so worried about what everyone was saying and thinking. I felt like I was letting a lot of people down,” Cardi revealed. Suspecting Ellis was secretly recording her at the clinic, Cardi feared her sacred secret would be exposed.

“I asked her, ‘Why are you recording?’ and she said, ‘Oh my bad.’ She basically apologized,” Cardi recounted in court.

The $24 Million Lawsuit and Final Verdict

Following the altercation, Ellis lost her job and sued Cardi B for medical costs, emotional and physical distress, lost wages, and punitive damages. While the exact amount was unspecified, Cardi B testified, “She’s suing me for $24 million.”

Despite Ellis’s claims of physical and emotional suffering, the jury ultimately sided with Cardi B, bringing the five-year legal saga to a close. The rapper will not pay any compensation and successfully defended her reputation against serious accusations.

Cardi B’s Post-Trial Image: Resilient, Bold, and Unapologetic

After the trial, Cardi B appeared confident outside the Alhambra courthouse, visibly relieved. Her presence at Paris Fashion Week 2025 further cemented her image as a fearless icon, unafraid to confront challenges both in her career and personal life.

This legal victory not only protects Cardi B’s career but also highlights her fight for privacy, female empowerment, and resilience in the face of public scrutiny and baseless allegations. While her life is never short of drama, Cardi B remains the unapologetic “queen of rap.”

 What do you think about the verdict? Will Cardi B continue to share her personal struggles in her upcoming album “Am I the Drama?” Stay tuned for the latest updates from the international entertainment scene!