Cardi B Scheduled to Testify in Civil Assault Trial; Courtroom Wig Sparks Online Memefest

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2025 - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is slated to take the witness stand today in the civil trial brought by former security guard Emani Ellis, who alleges the performer assaulted her and spat on her during a 2018 obstetrician’s appointment while Cardi B was four months pregnant.

Ellis has testified she merely exclaimed, “That’s Cardi B,” upon seeing the artist exit an elevator, prompting Cardi B to confront her aggressively and, she claims, strike her cheek with a fingernail. The rapper’s defense team contends Ellis attempted to film Cardi B without consent and that any altercation was purely verbal. Today’s proceedings will determine whether Cardi B engaged in assault and battery, with the jury poised to hear her side of the story.

Meanwhile, Cardi B’s courtroom fashion has captivated social media. On Monday, she appeared in a tailored black suit paired with a bold pixie-cut wig, igniting a widespread “memefest” online. Fans compared the look to figures ranging from Jim Carrey to Star Trek’s Spock, turning screenshots of her hairstyle into viral jokes and commentary. Critics and supporters alike have weighed in across platforms, with many praising her daring style choice amid legal scrutiny.

The trial continues this afternoon as Cardi B addresses jurors directly, expected to take approximately one hour on the stand before cross-examination begins.