Cardi B’s latest viral moment hasn’t come from a stage performance—it’s from the witness stand.

The Grammy-winning rapper, 32, has been appearing in a Los Angeles courtroom this week as part of a civil lawsuit filed against her by former security guard Emani Ellis. The case stems from an alleged altercation in 2018 at a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, where Ellis claims Cardi B assaulted her.

Clips of Cardi B’s testimony have spread quickly online, with fans buzzing over her candid expressions, sharp responses, and fiery energy under cross-examination.

Why Is Cardi B in Court?

In 2020, Ellis filed a civil lawsuit accusing Cardi B—whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar—of assault, battery, negligence, false imprisonment, and emotional distress. Ellis alleges the rapper struck her in the head and body, spit on her, and used racial slurs during the 2018 incident.

Ellis also claims Cardi B used her celebrity status to have her fired and destroy surveillance footage from the building. According to court documents, Ellis has required both medical and psychological treatment since the alleged altercation.

At the time of the incident, Cardi B was four months pregnant with her first child, Kulture, whom she shares with Offset. She had not publicly announced her pregnancy yet.

Cardi B has consistently denied the accusations.

What Happened During the Court Testimony?

On August 27, Cardi B returned to the stand in Alhambra, California, delivering testimony that quickly went viral. With dramatic facial reactions and blunt remarks, the rapper drew laughter and gasps from inside the courtroom.

Cardi B testified that Ellis was recording her on a phone as she exited an elevator at the doctor’s office, which made her feel threatened. When asked what she said to Ellis during the confrontation, Cardi B admitted she shouted:

“Bitch, get f— out my face. Why are you recording me? Ain’t you supposed to be security?”

When the opposing attorney pressed her to repeat the remark, Cardi rolled her eyes and scrunched her face in disbelief, prompting the judge to move the questioning along. Fans compared the moment to an SNL skit.

Cardi B’s Side of the Story

The rapper denied ever striking Ellis, spitting on her, or using racial slurs. She admitted the two were “chest to chest” during the heated exchange but insisted the altercation never turned physical.

“She couldn’t get a scratch from me because I didn’t touch her,” Cardi B said, rejecting Ellis’ claim that she scratched her face with her nails.

When asked if she was angry during the incident, Cardi B replied:

“Yes, I was angry! Because I’m pregnant! And this girl’s about to beat my ass!”

She also emphasized that being four months pregnant left her physically vulnerable: “When you’re pregnant, I’m very disabled. You want me to tell you things I can’t do?”

Social Media Reacts

Fans quickly turned Cardi B’s courtroom demeanor into viral clips and memes. Some praised her for standing her ground, while others joked that her testimony felt like live comedy.

One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Cardi B in court today was like an SNL skit.”
Another added: “The lawyer was being aggressive, but Cardi matched the same energy.”

What’s Next?

The trial is ongoing, and the court has yet to determine whether Cardi B will be held liable in the civil case. Regardless of the verdict, the rapper’s no-nonsense testimony has already sparked widespread discussion about celebrity behavior, pregnancy, and power dynamics between stars and those around them.

For now, fans are left watching the courtroom drama unfold—where Cardi B proves she’s as unfiltered on the stand as she is in her music.