culture and entertainment - In a Los Angeles courtroom this week, Grammy-winning artist Cardi B found herself at the center of a civil trial that has captivated social media and highlighted the evolving nature of celebrity legal...
proceedings in the digital age.
The case stems from a 2018 incident where security guard Emani Ellis claims the rapper assaulted her outside a medical office, allegedly cutting her cheek with a 3-inch fingernail and spitting on her. The stakes are high for both parties, with Ellis seeking damages for assault, battery, emotional distress, and false imprisonment.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has vehemently denied the allegations, testifying that while there was a heated verbal altercation, no physical contact occurred. The rapper explained she was four months pregnant at the time and feared for her unborn child's safety when Ellis allegedly followed her and appeared to be recording her private medical visit.
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The case stems from a 2018 incident where security guard Emani Ellis claims the rapper assaulted her outside a medical office, allegedly cutting her cheek with a 3-inch fingernail and spitting on her. The stakes are high for both parties, with Ellis seeking damages for assault, battery, emotional distress, and false imprisonment.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has vehemently denied the allegations, testifying that while there was a heated verbal altercation, no physical contact occurred. The rapper explained she was four months pregnant at the time and feared for her unborn child's safety when Ellis allegedly followed her and appeared to be recording her private medical visit.
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