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Cardi B vs Security Guard: 2018 Incident Court Case and All That Happened
After years of legal back-and-forth, rapper Cardi B has officially been cleared in the civil case brought against her by former security guard Emani Ellis. The dispute, which dated back to 2018, started from an encounter while Cardi was pregnant and visiting her doctor in Beverly Hills.
The drama started in February 2018 when Cardi B was four months pregnant and kept it private. She went to an OB-GYN appointment. According to reports, Ellis, who worked as a security guard, tried to record Cardi without her consent. That moment triggered an argument inside the doctor’s office.
Ellis later claimed the confrontation went beyond words. In her lawsuit, she alleged that Cardi scratched her face with a fake nail, spat at her, insulted her, and left her emotionally scarred. She demanded $24 million in damages. Also, she said the incident caused her trauma which affected her life and career.
In the courtroom
The case finally went to trial in August 2025. It drew heavy attention because of Cardi’s fame and Ellis’ serious accusations. In court, Cardi firmly denied ever laying a hand on Ellis. Cardi insisted it was only a verbal exchange caused by the invasion of her privacy.
Her defense was backed by witnesses, including a doctor and receptionist, who both testified that while the argument was tense, they saw no evidence of physical assault. The testimonies painted a different picture from Ellis’ version, and it made it difficult for her legal team to prove their claims.
After deliberations, the jury returned with a unanimous decision: Cardi B was not liable. The verdict meant the jury did not believe Ellis had provided enough proof to back her accusations.
Cardi B’s Reaction
Outside the courtroom, Cardi didn’t hide her relief. She told reporters she was glad the truth came out, saying she had never touched Ellis. She also warned that moving forward, she would not hesitate to counter-sue anyone filing baseless lawsuits against her, instead of quietly settling. At the same time, she urged her fans not to bully Ellis online.
Despite all the tension, her fans supported and believed her. They shared memes of her facial expressions at the court on social media with some of her quotes from the stand “I’m pregnant. This girl’s about to beat my ass. She’s security heavy. She looked like she could protect the building”
After her win, Cardi celebrated in style. She appeared in a striking polka-dot Valentino suit worth $10,000, then later joined in on the fun by posting playful TikToks about the case.
She even turned this into art, with teasers of limited-edition “courtroom-inspired” covers for her upcoming album “Am I the Drama?” set to drop later this month.
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.’”
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