Fairfield Metro
Fairfield Metro
min read · August 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Cardi B on Trial: Verbal Confrontation or Physical Assault?

Cardi B, 32, took the stand in a civil trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday, as she gave her account of a confrontation between her and a former security guard whom she's accused of assaulting

Cardi B Takes the Stand: The Rapper's Dramatic Testimony Exposed

In a courtroom drama that has left fans and foes alike on the edge of their seats, Cardi B took the stand in a civil trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday to give her side of the story in a highly publicized confrontation with a former security guard. The "Bodak Yellow" rapper, 32, real name Belcalis Almánzar, was accused of assaulting and spitting on Emani Ellis during an altercation at an obstetrician's office in Beverly Hills in 2018.

As the two sides presented their versions of events, Cardi B's testimony revealed a very different story from what Ellis had claimed just a day prior. According to the rapper, she was simply trying to avoid being recorded by the security guard as she left her doctor's appointment during her fourth month of pregnancy. But things took a turn for the worse when Ellis allegedly began following her and filming her on her phone.

The mom-of-three arrived to court in a two-piece grey tweed suit with a fringe, and voluminous blonde curls

"I was walking out of the office, and I could hear her talking on the phone, saying 'Oh my God, y'all, Cardi B is here,'" Cardi recalled in court. "So I kind of speed walk, but I feel her behind me. And she's got this uniform on, so I'm like, 'Yo, why are you recording me? Ain't you security?'"

But instead of backing down, Ellis allegedly continued to pursue Cardi, claiming that she was within her rights as a security guard. The confrontation escalated into a heated argument, with both women exchanging verbal jabs and insults.

"I did call her the B word," Cardi admitted, "but I never touched her. There was no physical altercation at all."

Cardi is accused of assaulting, striking and spitting on Emani Ellis back in 2018 (pictured arriving in court on Tuesday)

However, Ellis had a very different account of events. In testimony on Monday, she described how Cardi took a swing at her, spat in her face, and even sliced her cheek with her long fingernail.

"It was like nothing I've ever experienced before," Ellis said, visibly shaken by the encounter.

As the two sides presented their versions of events, it became clear that there were some major discrepancies. While Cardi claimed that she had not touched Ellis at all, Ellis insisted that the rapper had assaulted her and left her traumatized.

The rapper ¿ real name is Belcalis Almánzar ¿ testified in court, recalling the altercation that took place when a female security guard, Emani Ellis, reportedly followed and recorded her at an obstetrician's office

But in a surprising twist, Cardi's lawyer asked her if she had tried to take a swing at Ellis, to which she replied with a firm "No."

"I'm looking at her like, girl, I can't even hit you if I want to, you're bigger than me," Cardi said with a smirk.

The drama-filled testimony has left fans and friends alike wondering what really went down that day in Beverly Hills. Was it just a case of mistaken identity, or was there something more sinister at play?

The hitmaker denied that things between them got physical, but admitted she called Ellis a 'b***h' while confronting her

As the trial continues, one thing is clear: this isn't over yet. The "Invasion Of Privacy" hitmaker's reputation has been called into question, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome.

But what about Cardi's history with controversy? Just last year, she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault and reckless endangerment after allegedly attacking two bartenders at Angel's Strip Club in Queens. And who could forget her infamous Las Vegas show incident where she threw a microphone into the crowd, hitting a woman in the process?

The question on everyone's mind is: will Cardi B's star power be enough to get her out of this one? Only time will tell.

'I did call her the B word. I did call her a b***h. I did say b***h get the f**k out of my face. You're in my face. You're screaming in my face,' Cardi stated

UPDATE

In related news, the medical building where the altercation took place has released a statement denying that Cardi used her celebrity status to get Ellis fired from her job as a security guard. According to sources close to the building, it was actually the doctor and patient coordinator who had Ellis terminated after she allegedly invaded Cardi's privacy.

The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleges that Cardi committed assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress against Ellis. The case is ongoing, and fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Cardi claimed at some point the receptionist came out, and Ellis began claiming that Cardi 'hit' her. 'I'm like, I did not hit her. I'm looking at her like, girl, I can't even hit you if I want to, you're bigger than me'

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com
  • Court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com

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While explaining the nature of the incident, Cardi stated, 'She didn't hit me, I didn't hit her. There was no touch. So to me, it wasn't no incident'

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The star appeared to be in good spirits and smiled as she made her way to court

The alleged encounter happened at a medical building as Cardi had just left an appointment while pregnant with first child, Kulture, at the time and had not yet announced her pregnancy publicly

Cardi is no stranger to controversy as she was charged with two felony counts of assault for allegedly attacking two bartenders in two separate incidents at Angel's Strip Club in Flushing, Queens, in August on 2019

Prosecutors say the victims, who are sisters, were targeted because the rapper believed one of them was having an affair with her now ex-husband, Offset

Cardi was also sued for assault and battery after an incident where she threw a microphone into the crowd, hitting a woman during a 2023 show in Las Vegas

Cardi pictured getting out of the car

The hip hop star was seen fixing her hair at one point

Ellis is suing the I Like It hitmaker for assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress

On Monday, Ellis testified that Cardi took a 'swing' at her, spit on her, and cut her cheek with her long fingernail

Cardi was present inside the courtroom as Ellis testified, sporting a short hairdo and a black blazer