LagosExplorer reports that American rap superstar Cardi B has been officially cleared of all assault allegations in a $24 million lawsuit that has trailed her for years. The ruling, delivered by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, came as a major victory for the Grammy winner whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar.
The case, which drew global attention, was filed by former security guard Emani Ellis who accused the rapper of scratching her face and spitting during a heated confrontation outside a Beverly Hills clinic in 2018. At the time of the incident, Cardi B was four months pregnant and had claimed Ellis violated her privacy by filming her without consent.
According to Daily Post, Ellis demanded $24 million in damages, alleging physical harm and emotional trauma. But Cardi B firmly denied ever laying hands on the guard, insisting the exchange was verbal only. The court heard testimonies from the clinic’s doctor and receptionist who both stated they never saw any physical contact, a development that heavily swayed the jury.
After less than an hour of deliberation, jurors unanimously found Cardi B not liable for assault, ending the years-long legal battle. Emerging from the courtroom in Alhambra, California, the rapper expressed relief, declaring, “Even if I’m on my deathbed, I will say it never happened. I will never admit to something I did not do.”
With this landmark verdict, Cardi B has once again protected her reputation and reinforced her resilience in the face of legal and public pressure. The cleared charges now allow her to focus on her music, business ventures, and global influence without the shadow of the $24 million case hanging over her career.