Grammy-winning rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar Cephus, aka Cardi B, has been cleared of all assault charges in a $24 million civil lawsuit.
This comes following a decisive ruling by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The case, filed by a former security guard, Emani Ellis, stemmed from an alleged altercation in 2018 outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, where Ellis, who worked at the building as a guard, claimed the rapper attacked her.
Ellis alleged that Cardi B, who was pregnant at the time, scratched her face with fingernails, spat on her, and hurled racial slurs at her.
Taking the stand last week, Cardi B firmly denied the accusations, stating that the incident was strictly verbal.
According to the rapper, her anger arose from being filmed without consent during a private medical appointment.
Her defence was reinforced by testimonies from witnesses, including a receptionist and a doctor present at the clinic, who told the jury they saw no physical assault.
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After less than an hour of deliberation, the jury unanimously sided with Cardi B, ruling her not liable for any of the alleged actions. Outside the courthouse, the rapper expressed relief and a strong stance against false claims.
“Even if I’m on my deathbed, I will say it never happened. I will never admit to something I did not do” She told reporters.
Veteran Yoruba movie actress Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle is mourning the loss of her only son, Shina.
The tragic incident occurred while the 56-year-old actress was reportedly on a movie set. Shina was their only child, born to her husband, the renowned comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe.
The deceased had only recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, a milestone that brought pride to his mother.
News of his passing has left the family and the Yoruba movie industry devastated. Colleagues, friends, and fans have continued to send in condolences, describing the loss as a huge blow to one of Nollywood’s respected families.
Actor Odunlade Adekola was among the first to share the heartbreaking news publicly, prompting an outpouring of grief and sympathy from both fans and industry stakeholders.
The family is yet to release details of the funeral arrangements.
