Cardi B Walks Free after $24m Court Battle over Attack on Security Guard: “If the Nails Don’t Fit”

• Cardi B was sued for $24m by a security guard who claimed the rapper cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her
• The Grammy winner denied the allegations, insisting she only had a heated shouting match during a private doctor’s appointment
• A Los Angeles jury cleared her of all claims, with fans outside the courthouse cheering her win in dramatic fashion

American rapper Cardi B has walked free from a multimillion-dollar lawsuit after a Los Angeles jury sided with her in a bizarre case involving long fingernails, a security guard, and a private doctor’s visit, reports the BBC.

Emani Ellis, a security guard, had accused Cardi B of assault, battery, negligence, false imprisonment, and emotional distress, demanding $24m in damages.

According to Ellis, the rapper cut her cheek with a 3-inch nail and spat on her during a heated argument outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018.

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At the time, Cardi B was four months pregnant with her first child, a detail that had not yet been made public.

Cardi B’s testimony

Taking the stand, the WAP hitmaker admitted there had been a profanity-laced shouting match but denied laying a finger on Ellis.

The American superstar told reporters after the verdict:

“I work all day and I work hard for my money, for my kids, for the people that I take care of. So don’t you ever think that you’re going to sue me, and I’m just going to settle."

She also urged her loyal fans not to harass Ellis or her family now that the case was over.

The rapper explained that she only lost her cool because Ellis was recording her on the phone and refused to back away.

At that time, Cardi said she feared for her unborn baby’s safety since her pregnancy wasn’t public knowledge.

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Netizens react to Cardi B's victory

Legit.ng compiled the reactions of social media users below

@kelldolla:

"Amen Cardi !! Now tell us about the baby !!"

@ingridcastro416:

"Amazing and we got the best memes and videos out of this case"

@itscrystalmonique:

"Funniest court case I ever watched! Lol!!!!!"

@sherice_loyal:

"One thing Cardi going to do beat her cases ! Stop playing with her"

@carocat78:

"Did that woman really think she was going to get 25 Million?"

@kdollbaby:

"Now if I was you @iamcardib I would file a lawsuit against the Dr office because they didn’t do a good job in protecting you from their employees"

Cardi B's ex speaks on marriage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Cardi B's ex-husband, Offset, disclosed that he was done with their marriage for good.

The former Migos star, who tied the knot with Cardi B in 2017, said he had completed the mission and would never attempt it again.

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Offset made this known during his sit-down on the Full Send Podcast with Kyle Forgeard, where he addressed life after his highly publicised marriage.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng