Cardi B Confesses to Dozing Off During Assault Trial On The Jennifer Hudson Show

On The Jennifer Hudson Show, rapper Cardi B confessed that she did indeed fall asleep during her recent civil assault trial.

September 17, 2025: Rapper Cardi B has been cleared of all charges in a civil assault trial stemming from a 2018 lawsuit filed by her former security guard, Emani Ellis. A California jury unanimously sided with the Grammy-winning artist, delivering what was described as a “quick and absolute victory.”

The lawsuit, which sought millions in damages, alleged that Cardi B scratched and spat at Ellis during a heated verbal altercation at a doctor’s office in 2018. Cardi, who was secretly pregnant at the time, maintained that the incident was entirely verbal and that Ellis had been attempting to secretly film her, violating her privacy. The jury, after hearing testimony, ultimately found no merit to the security guard’s claims.

While her legal victory was swift, Cardi B is now making headlines for her candid comments about the trial. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, she admitted to viral footage showing her dozing off in court. “I’m not even going to lie, I was… I had a long night! I’m in the middle of an album rollout,” she said, explaining that she was so overwhelmed and exhausted she couldn’t stay awake. She also lamented missing her children’s first day of school due to the proceedings.

Adding to the post-trial drama, a video surfaced of Cardi B leaving the courthouse where she lashed out at a paparazzo. Visibly irritated by questions about her personal life—including rumors of a fourth child with ex-husband Offset and “paternity issues” with NFL star Stefon Diggs—she angrily threw a marker in the direction of the paparazzo, shouting, “Respect women.”

With her legal battle behind her, Cardi B is now focused on her music and personal life, but the viral moments from her trial and her unfiltered reactions outside the courthouse continue to be a topic of conversation.