Why Is Cardi B in Court? Her 2025 Security Guard Lawsuit Trial Explained

Cardi B recently testified in court for a civil trial that stems from a 2020 lawsuit brought forth by a security guard accusing the rapper of assault. Cardi (real name, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) has denied all wrongdoing, claiming the plaintiff — who is seeking $24 million — is looking for a payout. The rapper, 32, was four months pregnant at the time of the alleged incident, which took place on her way to a medical appointment related to her pregnancy. At the time, she had not publicly revealed she was expecting her first child yet. (The rapper shares daughter Kulture, as well as two younge