Cardi B's $24M Victory: Celebrates with Twerk and Thong!
CARDI B TRIUMPHS OVER $24 MILLION LAWSUIT: RAPPER SAYS SHE WAS "CONCERNED" NOT ANGRY DURING ALLEGED ASSAULT
In a major victory for Cardi B, a Los Angeles jury has cleared the 32-year-old rapper of assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation with security guard Emani Ellis in 2018. The high-stakes lawsuit, which could have netted Ellis $24 million, was dismissed after a dramatic trial that saw Cardi B take to the stand and defend herself against claims she spat on, struck, and even slashed the security guard's face with her fingernail.
But according to eyewitnesses, including Cardi B herself, the story is far from what Ellis claimed. In a testimony that left fans in stitches on social media, Cardi B described the incident as a "verbal fight" that never got physical. She even went so far as to say she was more concerned for her safety than angry at the time of the alleged assault.
"I'm not even playing around," Cardi B declared outside the courthouse after the verdict was announced. "Even if I'm at my death bed, I swear to God, I will say it at my death bed — I did not touch that woman."
Ellis, who worked at a Beverly Hills obstetrician's office where Cardi B had an appointment, claimed she was subjected to verbal jabs and racial slurs by the rapper. However, when questioned about the incident on the stand, Cardi B calmly explained that Ellis had been trying to record her without her consent.
"I'm like, 'Yo, why are you recording me? Ain't you security?' And she's like, 'Oh, my bad,'" Cardi B recalled. "I told her to back up, but she kept getting closer and closer."
Cardi B also denied using racial slurs or spitting on Ellis, contrary to the latter's claims.
When questioned about her hair – which had changed from a jet-black pixie cut to a blonde wig during the trial – Cardi B quipped, "They're wigs. I'm telling you guys, when I say that my forehead is raw from changing all these wigs — raw."
The courtroom drama was not just limited to the alleged assault itself but also to the way Cardi B handled herself on the stand. At one point, she threw a pen at a reporter who asked if she was pregnant, sparking chaos outside the courthouse.
But fans and supporters took to social media to praise Cardi B for her confident and unapologetic demeanor during the trial.
"I'm deceased Cardi I love you," tweeted one fan.
"She's absolutely hilarious! She's smart, very well understands the game and could care less!" chimed in another.
The lawsuit itself was first filed in 2020 by Ellis, who claimed she suffered emotional distress and physical harm at the hands of Cardi B. However, it emerged during the trial that a representative for the medical building where the alleged incident took place had actually terminated Ellis' employment due to her own actions, not at the behest of Cardi B.
Cardi B's team also produced evidence showing that the rapper was a patient at the clinic and had permission from her doctor and patient coordinator to have Ellis fired.
The trial has been one of several high-profile controversies for Cardi B in recent years. In 2019, she faced felony charges for allegedly attacking two bartenders at Angel's Strip Club in Queens, New York. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and received 15 days of community service.
Cardi B's History of Controversy
In a year marked by high-profile feuds and run-ins with the law, Cardi B has proven herself to be one of the most polarizing figures in popular culture.
From her infamous feud with Nicki Minaj to her guilty plea for misdemeanor assault charges in connection with an incident at Angel's Strip Club in Queens, New York, Cardi B has made headlines more often than not for all the wrong reasons.
But despite the drama and controversy surrounding her life, Cardi B remains one of the most beloved and respected rappers in the industry. With a string of chart-topping hits under her belt and a devoted fan base that spans the globe, it's clear that she will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
In related news, Cardi B has announced plans to take on a new role as executive producer for an upcoming documentary series about the lives of women in hip-hop. The show is set to premiere on [insert date] and promises to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows of life as a female rapper.
For now, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Cardi B has emerged victorious from one of the most grueling and dramatic trials of her career. But only time will tell what's next for this talented and tumultuous star.
