In a whirlwind of events, Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, has found herself in the headlines for both legal and entertainment reasons. As she navigates a postponed assault trial, she's also embracing a viral dance challenge on TikTok featuring her latest collaboration.
Cardi B's Assault Trial Takes a Backseat
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, is currently embroiled in a legal battle stemming from an alleged assault incident in 2018. The rapper has been accused by Emani Ellis, a female security guard, of assaulting her during a visit to her obstetrician's office in Los Angeles. Ellis alleges that Cardi B, who was pregnant at the time with her first child, Kulture, attacked her after she began recording the star. The altercation reportedly involved Cardi B scratching Ellis with her fingernail, hurling racial slurs, and even spitting on her. Ellis has claimed that she suffered both physical and emotional trauma from the incident, even alleging a scar on her cheek as a result. However, she did not provide any photographic evidence of the injuries and did not seek medical attention following the altercation.
In a twist to the narrative, an eyewitness has refuted Ellis's claims, stating that while there was a heated argument between the two, it never escalated to a physical altercation. Moreover, no racial slurs were exchanged. The source further revealed that a staff member intervened before the situation could escalate further. Ellis has also claimed that Cardi B used her celebrity status to have her fired from her job as a security guard. However, a representative from the medical building has debunked this claim, stating that Ellis was dismissed for violating Cardi B's privacy.
In light of these events, Cardi B's trial has been postponed to allow for mediation between the parties. The rapper and her accuser have agreed to resolve their dispute informally, with mediation scheduled for December 2023. As a result, the trial date has been moved from November 14, 2023, to February 1, 2024.
Cardi B Embraces Viral Dance Challenge
On a lighter note, Cardi B is also making waves on TikTok. The New York Liberty's mascot, Ellie, recently took the platform by storm by participating in the "Bongos" challenge. This challenge is set to the tune of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's recent collaboration. In a video that has since gone viral, Ellie, backed by two dancers, flawlessly executes the high-energy choreography from the song's music video.
Cardi B herself took notice of the viral clip and retweeted it, expressing her admiration and humorously noting that the mascot's performance put her "to shame."
The "Bongos" track is Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's second collaboration, following their record-breaking hit "WAP." However, Cardi B has clarified that "Bongos" is not intended to be a sequel to "WAP." The song has already made significant strides on the charts, peaking at No. 4 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
