Cardi B has been cleared by a Los Angeles jury in a $24 million lawsuit filed by Emani Ellis, a security guard who accused her of assault during an attack in 2018.
The rapper – born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar – will not have to pay damages to a security guard.
Ellis was working at the Beverly Hills building where Cardi B’s obstetrician’s office was located. She claimed the incident left her with lasting physical and emotional scars.
“I will say it until my death bed; I did not touch that woman. I did not put my hands on that girl,” Cardi told the media that gathered outside the courthouse following the verdict. “This time I am going to be nice, but the next person that tries to do a frivolous lawsuit against me, I’m going to counter sue and I’m going to make you pay.”
Ellis emerged from the courtroom and implied that she has plans to appeal.
“What she did to me was real. I was battered,” Ellis said. “I was assaulted and I want her to be held accountable.”