Cardi B was cleared of assault by a Los Angeles jury after a security guard sued her for $24 million in a fingernail attack.
Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018. The rapper was pregnant at the time, which wasn't public knowledge.
The civil trial in Alhambra led to a series of viral moments as the rapper took the stand and offered colorful testimony about the incident and her fashion choices.
She told the court that the guard followed her and filmed her on her phone and wouldn't give her space or privacy. Ms. Ellis, however, claimed it left her traumatized.
The jury took only about an hour to clear the Grammy-winning rapper of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, as well as negligence and false imprisonment.
Speaking to reporters following the ruling, Cardi B stated: 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.
Cardi B also urged her fans not to harass Ms. Ellis or her family now that a judgment had been reached.
The case revolved around Cardi B's obstetrics appointment when she was four months pregnant with her first child. The office had closed for the day to shield her privacy as her pregnancy was not publicly known.
After a heated verbal altercation that saw both parties shouting, Cardi B testified that she never physically touched the guard or spat on her.
Her testimony gained viral traction, particularly her fashion choices during the trial, which included different wigs and outfits each day, capturing both public and media attention.
Outside the courthouse, fans showed their support, with humorous signs referencing the case, including one punning on a famous celebrity trial involving O.J. Simpson.
Ultimately, the jury concluded that Cardi B was not liable, bringing a favorable end to the highly publicized civil lawsuit.
