By Glam & Essence
American Grammy-winning rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar Cephus popularly known Cardi B has been cleared of all assault allegations in a $24 million civil lawsuit filed by a former security guard, Emani Ellis, stemmed from an alleged altercation in 2018 outside a Beverly Hills.
The ruling clearing her was given by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
According to Ellis,the assault happened at an obstetrician’s office, where Ellis, who worked at the building as a guard, claimed the rapper attacked her.
Ellis alleged that Cardi B, who was pregnant at the time, scratched her face with fingernails, spat on her, and hurled racial slurs at her.
Cardi B denied the accusations, stating that the incident was strictly verbal.
While taking the stand last week,Cardi B claimed her anger arose as a result of the plaintiff filming her without consent during a private medical appointment.
Her defense was reinforced by testimonies from witnesses, including a receptionist and a doctor present at the clinic, who told the jury they saw no physical assault.
The jury sitting hearing the argument unanimously sided with Cardi B,and less than an hour of deliberation,they ruled her not liable for any of the alleged actions. Outside the courthouse, the rapper expressed relief and a strong stance against false claims.
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