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August 28, 2025
Cardi B insists she never touched security guard as she testifies in civil assault trial
The Bodak Yellow rapper took to the stand during the civil trial in Alhambra, California and insisted that she never touched security guard Emani Ellis during their "verbal altercation" at a Beverly Hills doctor's office in February 2018. Sharing her version of events, the hip-hop star, real name Belcalis Almánzar, testified that Ellis followed her down a hallway as she arrived at the doctor's office for an appointment while secretly pregnant with her first child.
Cardi B vehemently denied physically assaulting a security guard during her testimony in a civil trial held in Alhambra, California. The rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar, took the stand to defend herself against accusations made by Emani Ellis, a security guard who claims the hip-hop superstar assaulted her at a Beverly Hills doctor's office in February 2018.
The "Bodak Yellow" artist presented her account of the incident, stating that she engaged in a "verbal altercation" with Ellis, but never made physical contact. She explained that the encounter occurred when she arrived at the doctor's office for a scheduled appointment. At the time, Cardi B revealed, she was secretly pregnant with her first child, Kulture.
According to Cardi B's testimony, Ellis followed her down a hallway as she entered the medical facility. The rapper's legal team likely aimed to portray Ellis's actions as intrusive and potentially contributing to the escalation of the verbal exchange.
The trial is set to determine whether Cardi B is liable for the alleged assault. Ellis is seeking damages for the emotional distress and alleged injuries she sustained as a result of the incident. The case hinges on conflicting accounts of what transpired between the two women on that day in February 2018.
The courtroom was reportedly packed with spectators eager to hear Cardi B's testimony firsthand. The trial is expected to continue in the coming days, with both sides presenting further evidence and calling witnesses to support their respective claims. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for both Cardi B and Emani Ellis. The public awaits the jury's decision with bated breath.
The "Bodak Yellow" artist presented her account of the incident, stating that she engaged in a "verbal altercation" with Ellis, but never made physical contact. She explained that the encounter occurred when she arrived at the doctor's office for a scheduled appointment. At the time, Cardi B revealed, she was secretly pregnant with her first child, Kulture.
According to Cardi B's testimony, Ellis followed her down a hallway as she entered the medical facility. The rapper's legal team likely aimed to portray Ellis's actions as intrusive and potentially contributing to the escalation of the verbal exchange.
The trial is set to determine whether Cardi B is liable for the alleged assault. Ellis is seeking damages for the emotional distress and alleged injuries she sustained as a result of the incident. The case hinges on conflicting accounts of what transpired between the two women on that day in February 2018.
The courtroom was reportedly packed with spectators eager to hear Cardi B's testimony firsthand. The trial is expected to continue in the coming days, with both sides presenting further evidence and calling witnesses to support their respective claims. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for both Cardi B and Emani Ellis. The public awaits the jury's decision with bated breath.
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