Cardi B Assault Trial Begins Amid Divorce, New Romance
Cardi B assault trial begins in LA as she faces claims of spitting and body-shaming a guard in 2018—on same day her divorce from Offset is finalized
Cardi B assault trial kicked off in Los Angeles on August 26, 2025, with explosive allegations surfacing from a 2018 incident involving security guard Emani Ellis.
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The Grammy-winning rapper, who was reportedly pregnant at the time of the alleged altercation, is accused of spitting on Ellis, using racial slurs, body-shaming her, and threatening her job.
“She was jumping up and down, body-shaming me, racial slurs and a lot,” Ellis testified in court.
The incident allegedly occurred at a Beverly Hills hotel, where Ellis worked as a security guard.
In a dramatic twist of timing, the Cardi B assault trial opened on the same day the rapper finalized her divorce from fellow artist Offset.
The couple’s relationship has been marked by highs and lows, with Cardi initially filing for divorce in 2020 before reconciling months later.
Their split became official on August 26, just hours before court proceedings began.
Sources say the pair agreed to a private settlement, avoiding a public legal battle.
As the courtroom drama unfolds, Cardi B has also made headlines for a more personal reason—her new romance.
The “WAP” rapper recently confirmed she is dating Stefon Diggs, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
This marks a new chapter for the Bronx-born artist, both emotionally and legally.
The case is expected to continue over the coming weeks as Cardi B’s legal team prepares to refute the serious claims.
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Her representatives have not issued an official statement regarding the allegations.
