In a courtroom showdown that had fans, haters, and the media buzzing, Cardi B has walked away victorious in a $24 million lawsuit filed by her former security guard, Emani Ellis. But the celebration didn’t come without drama Ellis lashed out after the verdict, accusing the rap superstar of using her fortune and fame to tip the scales of justice.
The Los Angeles jury delivered the unanimous ruling after just a few hours of deliberation, clearing Cardi of all accusations of assault, battery, and career damage. The verdict came only hours after Cardi was caught on camera tossing a pen at a reporter, proving once again she has zero tolerance for unwanted drama.
The Lawsuit That Rocked Cardi B’s Career
Ellis originally claimed that Cardi B scratched her face with her fingernails, spat at her, and hurled racial slurs during a heated altercation outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018, when Cardi was pregnant. Ellis argued that the incident not only left her physically injured but also cost her a job due to the rapper’s influence.
The $24 million lawsuit quickly became a media spectacle, fueled by Cardi’s fearless courtroom fashion and her unfiltered personality. Cardi, however, insisted Ellis had crossed the line by following and filming her at the clinic. “She was in my face, right up on me,” Cardi testified. “I told her to back off. There was shouting, yes, but there was no scratching, no spitting, no fight at all.”
From $24 Million to Nothing
As the trial unfolded, Ellis scaled back her demands, dropping the job-loss claims and reducing her ask to medical bills plus $250,000 in damages. But Cardi’s defense team hit back hard, pointing out inconsistencies in Ellis’s testimony and framing the entire incident as an invasion of privacy gone too far.
Ultimately, the jury wasn’t convinced. Ellis walked away with nothing, while Cardi B left the courthouse smiling but also fuming at what she called a “waste of time.”
Cardi B’s Warning to Future Plaintiffs
Outside the courthouse, Cardi didn’t hold back. “The next person who tries to sue me over something frivolous, I will countersue. People think celebrities are easy targets. They think we’ll just settle. But don’t ever think I’ll just hand you money. That will never happen.”
The Aftermath: Ellis Cries Foul
Ellis, visibly emotional after the ruling, doubled down on her accusations this time against the justice system itself. “Money wins cases,” she told reporters. “I didn’t stand a chance against her fame and her millions.”
But fans online weren’t buying it. Social media quickly lit up with memes mocking Ellis’s defeat, while Cardi’s supporters praised her for standing firm and refusing to bow to what they saw as an opportunistic lawsuit.
What’s Next for Cardi B
With the lawsuit finally behind her, Cardi can now shift focus back to her music career. Her highly anticipated album Am I the Drama? is set to drop September 19 and after this courtroom victory, she seems more than ready to own the spotlight once again.
As for Ellis, her cries of “money beats justice” may make headlines for a few days, but in the eyes of the law, this battle is over and Cardi B is the undisputed winner.