Cardi B is making headlines after a fiery outburst outside a Los Angeles courthouse, where the rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, is currently facing a civil assault trial tied to an alleged 2018 altercation with a security guard. The “WAP” hitmaker lost her cool when asked about pregnancy rumors as she exited the courthouse, throwing a pen at a man in the crowd and scolding him for being “disrespectful.” The viral moment comes as Cardi B continues to fight allegations that she struck, spit on, and injured security guard Emani Ellis during a visit to a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office while pregnant.
Cardi B Fumes Over Pregnancy Question Amid Ongoing Trial
As Cardi exited the court, a man in the crowd asked her about ongoing rumors that she is expecting her fourth child with ex-husband Offset. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker, who is now dating NFL star Stefon Diggs, did not take kindly to the speculation.
According to Daily Mail, she immediately hurled the pen in her hand at the man before scolding him in front of cameras. “That’s for disrespecting me. Don’t disrespect me,” Cardi fumed as her bodyguard rushed her toward a waiting car. When the man continued speaking, she snapped again, “You’re disrespectful. Don’t do that. Do you see women asking those type of questions to me? Do you see women asking those questions to me?”
She added, “Why do you feel, as a man, you get to ask me those type of questions? Act like you have some manners and your mama taught you. ‘Respect women.’”
Inside The Courtroom Drama
Cardi’s courthouse blowup came as her trial over an alleged 2018 incident continues to unfold. The case stems from accusations made by security guard Emani Ellis, who claims the rapper assaulted her while visiting an obstetrician’s office during her pregnancy.
On the stand, the "Bodak Yellow" rapper admitted to confronting Ellis but denied ever getting physical. The rapper did acknowledge calling Ellis a “b-tch” during their heated encounter.
Cardi B's Viral Courtroom Moments
Cardi B’s no-filter personality hasn’t just stayed outside the courthouse because it’s been front and center inside as well, with her testimony going viral multiple times.
On August 26, the trial took an unexpected turn when opposing counsel Rosen Janfaza admitted confusion over Cardi’s changing hairstyles. “Yesterday you had black hair, short hair. Today it’s blonde and long. Which one is your real hair? Or are they both real?” he asked, prompting Cardi to roll her eyes and laugh before replying, “They’re wigs!” Janfaza quickly backpedaled with a compliment, “Sorry, I didn’t know that. It’s a good wig today then.”
A Sassy Testimonial From The 'WAP' Rapper
Cardi drew more laughs when Janfaza pressed her with unfamiliar legal jargon. He asked, “When I’m talking to you now, are we having a verbal altercation?” Cardi shot back without hesitation, “We’re having, I’ll say, a debate," leaving the courtroom chuckling.
She also cracked up the gallery while recounting her confrontation with Ellis. Cardi testified that the security guard had followed her through a hallway until they were “chest-to-chest.” Recalling the moment, she quipped, “I’m thinking to myself, ‘Girl is big!’ She’s big, she got big black boots on, and I’m like, ‘Damn, the hell am I gonna do now?’”
Cardi B Fights $24M Lawsuit Over Alleged Beverly Hills Assault While Pregnant
The case dates back to February 2018, when security guard Emani Ellis alleged that Cardi attacked her outside a Beverly Hills medical office. Ellis claimed the Grammy-winning rapper struck and spit on her, and even cut her face with one of her long nails. She filed suit in 2020, seeking $24 million in damages.
Cardi, who was pregnant with her first child at the time of the alleged incident, has repeatedly denied assaulting Ellis. While she acknowledged in court that the two had a heated exchange, the "Bodak Yellow" rapper insisted it was only a “verbal altercation” and accused Ellis of invading her privacy by filming her without consent before an OB-GYN appointment.
Once closing arguments wrapped on September 2, the 12-person jury, made up of six men and six women, began deliberating at 2:15 p.m. PST, per Rolling Stone. Since the case is civil, a verdict can be reached if at least nine jurors are in agreement.