Cardi B claims she did not assault security guard in court testimony

In a Los Angeles County courtroom, Cardi B provided testimony in response to allegations made by Emani Ellis, a security guard, who claims that the rapper assaulted her. The incident allegedly occurred outside an obstetrician's office during Cardi B's first, not-yet-public pregnancy. Cardi B was visiting the office on a Saturday in February 2018, a day selected for her privacy as the office was closed to other patients. Ellis followed Cardi during the visit, reportedly recording her, which led to a heated verbal altercation. Cardi expressed her discontent with being filmed while dealing with personal medical matters, prompting her to confront Ellis by asking why she was recording. The argument escalated with both women exchanging heated words, but Cardi B insisted that it never turned physical and emphasized that she did not make physical contact with Ellis, which contradicts the claims made against her. Cardi mentioned that the nail design she was wearing—coffin-shaped acrylic nails adorned with rhinestones—could not have caused the injuries alleged by Ellis. The altercation led to Ellis losing her job, and she is now seeking damages, including medical expenses and lost wages, with a lawsuit sum totaling $24 million. Meanwhile, the courtroom proceedings also noted that a receptionist, Tierra Malcolm, witnessed the argument and testified to largely support Cardi's side of the story. The unique nature of this case, involving two women in a physical confrontation and a celebrity's involvement, has drawn public attention and reactions, particularly focused on privacy concerns and the implications of social media in personal circumstances.