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Cardi B Speaks Out on Dozing Off in Court and Viral Memes
Cardi B has finally spoken about the viral moment from her recent civil trial where cameras caught her nodding off during the closing arguments. The rapper, never one to dodge attention, admitted with a laugh that yes she did fall asleep.
In a chat on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Cardi explained that exhaustion got the better of her. Between preparing for her upcoming album and handling the stress of court, she was stretched thin. “I tried to stay up, I really did,” she said, but eventually the long nights and early mornings won.
The trial was a 2018 incident involving a former security guard who accused Cardi of assaulting her while she was pregnant. Cardi denied the claims, and earlier this month, a jury cleared her of any wrongdoing. Despite the seriousness of the case, it was her sleepy courtroom moment that became the internet’s focus.
Social media was filled up with memes and jokes about her switching wigs, then to clips of her throwing a pen at a reporter. Instead of being upset, Cardi leaned into the humor. “At least it’s positive press,” she joked. She added that she’s usually dealing with harsh criticism, so this felt lighter.
Still, she admitted the timing was tough. The trial made her miss her children’s first day of school, and she’s been carrying the pressure of balancing her family, her career, and her new album, “Am I the Drama?”, which drops on September 19.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
