Cardi B denies to have injured or spit on security employees.
On Monday, August 25, 2025, civil trial against Cardi B in front of the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Alhambra, California. On Wednesday, August 27, the rapper had to appear in the court hall and testimony. She denied a physical attack that is accused of.
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The process itself has been running since 2020, the incident that is about it took place in 2018. At that time, Cardi B is said to have injured and spit on a security employee, Emani Ellis, before a gynecologist’s office. Here more about the process course.
Cardi B testimony: rapper describes her version
Emani Ellis stated in court that the incident had “deeply traumatized” her. Cardi B, on the other hand, explained that Ellis had filmed her and persecuted it without being asked, while she had appeared on a sensitive date during pregnancy, which was not yet public at that time.
“I didn’t touch her. It was a verbal argument that did not become physical,” said the Grammy winner during her testimony in court in Los Angeles County according to “BBC”. Cardi B also reported that she had asked Ellis several times to keep his distance while the security employee pursued her. The rapper admitted that she insulted Ellis, but emphasized that she had neither spit nor beaten.
Dispute over fingernails and testimonies in the courtroom
According to “BBC”, the dispute over her supposedly striking long nails also played a role. Cardi B explained that the nails were fashionably decorated, but were not pointed enough to cause the injuries to Ellis, which were also accused of. Witnesses, including the practice receptionist, largely supported the representation of the musician.
Approach from Emani Ellis: Compensation and psychological stress
Security employee Emani Ellis, who allegedly lost her job due to the incident, is currently complaining about compensation for medical consequences, psychological stress and lost income. The exact sum is not public, but Cardi B named $ 24 million in court. The case, which was submitted in 2020, includes allegations of bodily harm, intentional psychological damage, negligence and deprivation of freedom.
Process in Los Angeles: Continued at the end of August
Cardi B emphasized that the conflict was purely verbal and that she felt particularly protected in the situation due to her pregnancy. The process continues to run on the Los Angeles County Superior Court and is expected to continue until the end of August.