Cardi B sued for assault and battery over mic-throwing incident
Cardi B is preparing to release her long-awaited new album, but is facing legal troubles. The Bronx rapper has been sued for assault and battery over a microphone-throwing incident that occurred in 2023.
Jane Doe filed the lawsuit in Clark County, Nevada, on July 21st, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. She claims she suffered “severe emotional distress, shock, humiliation, and physical injury.”
According to TMZ, the alleged incident happened during a day party at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. On a hot day, Cardi asked fans in the audience to throw water at her, amid pouring liquid over herself and tapping her buttocks.
However, Jane Doe claims that after throwing her drink, as requested, the rapper responded by throwing her microphone directly at her.
“Acting in accordance with the environment created by Cardi B’s express words and conduct, and in a manner consistent with other attendees, [Jane Doe] splashed a small portion of her drink in Cardi B’s direction,” the filing read.
The complaint added that Cardi “in apparent anger and without warning, aggressively and intentionally launched” her mic at Jane Doe.
Lawyers Cierra Norris and Thomas Beckom shared a statement from Jane Doe, seeking justice for Cardi’s actions.
“What has been written off as a joke by many people is actually a traumatic experience that has significantly impacted my well-being and quality of life,” she said. “I am seeking justice in the hopes of holding Cardi B accountable for her misdeeds, as no celebrity is above the law.”
Cardi is set to release her new album, Am I the Drama?, on September 19th. It’s her first album in seven years following Invasion of Privacy, and will include her recent single, ‘Outside’.