Cardi B is laying her latest court saga to rest.
A jury cleared the “WAP” rapper of any legal liability in a lawsuit alleging she assaulted a former security guard outside of a Beverly Hills office building in 2018, according to NBC News.
Shortly after the verdict was handed down in Los Angeles Sept. 2, the 32-year-old—who has denied the allegations—reiterated her innocence as she spoke to reporters outside the courthouse.
“I’m not even playing around,” she said, per NBC News. “Even if I’m at my death bed, I swear to God, I will say it at my death bed—I did not touch that woman.”
In the wake of her legal victory, Cardi also urged her fans not to target the plaintiff, Emani Ellis, online.
“I hope that this is something that I leave behind [and] that she leaves behind,” Cardi continued. “Don’t go bother her. Don’t be talking about her. Don’t talk about how she looks. Don’t call her no nasty names.”
In the lawsuit, Ellis accused the Grammy winner (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) of spitting on her, scratching her face and using racial slurs during their confrontation, according to court documents obtained by NBC News.
While Cardi acknowledged that a verbal exchange took place when she testified in court in August, she denied making physical contact with Ellis. As for the cause of the encounter, she testified that she was four months pregnant with her daughter Kulture, 7, at the time and alleged that Ellis appeared to be recording her on her phone.
During cross-examination, per the outlet, Cardi—who also shares kids Wave, 3, and Blossom, 11 months, with ex Offset—recalled, “I said, ‘B-tch, get the f–k outta my face, why you in my face, why you recording me? Ain’t you supposed to be security?’”
And while the matter dealt with serious allegations against the rapper, her testimony—complete with dramatic facial expressions, colorful language and a series of questions about her wigs—inspired plenty of viral memes online. But following the verdict, Cardi noted that her fashionable court appearances came at a price.
“I’m telling you guys,” she told reporters, “when I say that my forehead is raw from changing all these wigs. Raw.”
Keep reading to see more of Cardi’s head-turning ensembles…
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Très Chic
Oooh la la! Cardi B dazzled at Messika’s Spring-Summer 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Turning Heads
More fashionable looks? Oui. The Grammy winner also attended Vivienne Westwood’s Paris Fashion Week show.
Unforgettable Met Gala Moment
Cardi made jaws drop with her Windowsen gown at the 2024 Met Gala.
Hollywood Glamour
She also stunned at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in this sexy lace Versace dress.
Captivating Cardi
The “Bodak Yellow” artist went for a black and white floral-adorned gown by Chen Peng Studio at the 2023 Met Gala.
Lady in Red
Cardi ruled the red carpet in a crimson design by Robert Wun at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Feather Fantasy
The musician made a showstopping entrance at Schiaparelli’s Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture show in 2023.
Shining Bright
Cardi was shining bright at the Fendi Haute Couture fall/winter 2023/2024 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Stunting & Shining
The “I Like It” artist looked like a golden goddess in an Atelier Versace chained gown during the 2022 MET Gala.
In the News
Cardi also looked chic at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show in 2021, where she wore a magazine-pattern trench coat, black hat, matchings gloves and coordinating shoes.
Fierce Fuchsia
The “Please Me” star rocked a glittery fuchsia pink catsuit during the 2022 Wireless Festival.
Sheer Style
Cardi also sparkled in a black jumpsuit at the festival.
Biker Babe
Cardi B rocked a biker-inspired leather outfit with spike detailing during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
Slayed in Schiaparelli
The “WAP” rapper arrived at the 2021 America Music Awards in a black dress, matching veil and gold mask.
Fierce in Feathers
Cardi sported a sequined ruby gown and feathers at a 2021 Thierry Mugler Couturissime event.
Grammy Ready
Celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez used Joico color, styling and care products on the rapper before her 2021 Grammys performance.
Green Goddess
Cardi B was going green in this Richard Quinn catsuit and matching ruffled headpiece at Paris Fashion Week in 2021.
Jewel in the Crown
Talks about a mic-drop moment. The star rocked the 2019 Grammys red carpet with this over-the-top Thierry Mugler gown from its 1995 archive.
Fierce and Fabulous
Not surprisingly, Cardi, a.k.a., Belcalis Almanzar, dropped jaws during her 2019 Grammys performance. She took the stage in a 1995 archive Thierry Mugler bodysuit, which comes with larger-than-life feathers. Okurr!
Flower Power
She slayed Paris Fashion Week and she knew it. “I heard you b—hes were missing me at Fashion Week New York,” she wrote on Instagram in 2019, while showing off her vibrant green floral ensemble. “I’m here to serve it to you mother-f–kers, and serve it to you cold.”
Suited Up
Attending the Thom Browne show in Paris Fashion Week in 2019, the “Press” singer put on her finest fashion. As she noted on Instagram, she called her look, “THE TEACHER.”
Green With Envy
Cardi knows how to make a state-mint, which is exactly what she did with this Ralph & Russo gown in 2019.
Cowgirl Couture
The “Money” rapper went country glam with this custom Bryan Hearns outfit for 2019 Rodeo Houston.
Perfectly Pink
As you can see, Cardi went all out for Rihanna‘s 2019 Diamond Ball gala and wore an over-the-top baby pink gown.
Your Highness
The 2018 Met Gala theme brought Catholic motifs and religious-inspired designs to the extravagant event, and Bardi took us to church with her ostentatious Moschino gown and headpiece.
Coachella Fashion
Cardi turned up the heat at Coachella 2018 with this custom, white-hot outfit by Bryan Hearns.
Rocking the Stage
She also channeled Linda Evangelista with this 2018 ensemble that was almost identical to what the supermodel wore in the ’90s. She dazzled in a bodysuit by Vex Clothing, custom accessories from Laurel Dewitt and vintage boots from Chanel.
A Purrrrrfectly Bold Look
Cardi turned heads during Milan Fashion Week with her wild (literally) Dolce & Gabbana ensemble in 2018.
Stop the Presses
Never one to shy away from bold prints and patterns, the star wore this Moschino dress during a 2017 dinner.
Money Bag
She also made everyone green with envy in her custom emerald two-piece by Vex Clothing, Dare to Be Vintage robe and Balenciaga boots that year.
