A Los Angeles jury cleared Grammy‑winning rapper Cardi B of all assault allegations in a $24 million civil lawsuit. The decision, announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, came after a decisive ruling in favor of the rapper, whose legal name is Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar Cephus.
The lawsuit had been filed by Emani Ellis, a former security guard, who claimed that Cardi B attacked her outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office in 2018. Ellis alleged that the pregnant rapper scratched her face with fingernails, spat on her and used racial slurs. Cardi B denied the accusations, saying the incident was strictly verbal and stemmed from her anger at being filmed without consent during a private medical appointment.
Witnesses—including a receptionist and a doctor present at the clinic—testified that they saw no physical assault. Their statements reinforced Cardi B’s defense, and after less than an hour of deliberation the jury unanimously found her not liable for any of the alleged actions.
The incident occurred in 2018, when Cardi B was pregnant with her first child. The case had been ongoing for several years, with both sides presenting their versions of events, and Cardi B consistently denied the allegations throughout the proceedings. Outside the courthouse, she expressed relief at the verdict, stating she would never admit to something she did not do.
The ruling ends the civil lawsuit, which had sought $24 million in damages, and underscores the importance of evidence‑based decision‑making in civil cases. With the verdict, Cardi B can now focus on her career and personal life without the burden of ongoing litigation, highlighting the challenges of navigating high‑profile disputes where allegations can have serious consequences.
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