Cardi B’s fiery temperament escalated outside a Los Angeles courtroom, where she is on trial for an alleged assault from 2018, when she confronted a reporter who pressed her about rumors regarding her fourth pregnancy.
The reporter boldly inquired if Offset, her estranged husband, had been boasting about getting her pregnant for the fourth time, especially while she’s currently linked to NFL star Stefon Diggs. He even suggested there might be “paternity issues,” which clearly struck a nerve with Cardi.
A video making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter) captures the moment Cardi snatched a marker from a fan and tossed it at the paparazzo. She rebuked him for being “disrespectful,” making it clear that she wouldn’t tolerate such invasive questions. “Do you see women asking those type of questions to me?” she challenged, wagging her finger. “Why do you feel as a man, you get to ask me those type of questions? Act like you have some manners. Respect women.”
As her bodyguard guided her towards a waiting car, the reporter attempted to lighten the mood by saying, “I still love you even though you threw some stuff at me!” Cardi, still visibly irritated, responded, “Don’t do that.”
This incident unfolded during a difficult time for the Grammy-winning artist, who is embroiled in serious legal battles. Former security guard Emani Ellis has accused her of assault and battery during a heated confrontation at a doctor’s office in 2018, claiming Cardi cut her cheek with a manicure tool, spat on her, and used racist slurs. Cardi has vigorously denied these allegations, stating, “I didn’t touch her. It was like a verbal fight, but it didn’t get physical at all.”
Fans are divided. Some commend her for standing up to disrespect, while others express concern that the ongoing courtroom drama might impact her career. One thing remains clear: Cardi B will never go quietly.
