LOS ANGELES – “Ten different looks and my looks all kill,” Cardi B raps on her song, “Money.” By swapping wigs and serving candor, the Grammy-winning artist seems to have done just that during her testimony this week in a civil trial in Los Angeles County. The case stems from a 2018 incident involving plaintiff Emani Ellis, a former building security guard who has sued Cardi B for alleged assault during an interaction between the women in the hallway of a medical office where Ellis was employed. The artist, who was pregnant at the time and on her way to see her obstetrician, has denied the allegation. Ellis is seeking punitive and other damages that include medical expenses for a scratch on her face. Cardi B’s courtroom testimony, which has been live-streamed by Court TV and recirculated across social media, has brought new attention to the 7-year-old case. Fans of Cardi B are far from surprised, as she’s known to be slick with her words both on and off the microphone.
Here are three exchanges during the trial that have caught attention online. While being questioned about their interaction, Cardi B was asked to testify about the language she directed toward Ellis, in particular “the F-word.” She didn’t hesitate to recall what she said. “You want me to say it to her face?” Cardi B responded. Her attorney raised an objection to that request, which was sustained by the judge. Her attorney raised an objection to that request, which was sustained by the judge.
