Cardi B Leaves Court Amid Pregnancy Rumors, Denies Expecting Fourth Child

In Los Angeles on Thursday, August 28, 2025, rapper Cardi B made headlines as she exited an Alhambra courthouse, visibly protecting her midsection amid swirling speculation that she is pregnant.

Cardi attended a civil trial in which former security guard Emani Ellis is suing her for $24 million, alleging assault during a 2018 incident outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office. After testifying on Wednesday, the Grammy Award-winner departed the courtroom in an all-white pantsuit, supported by a bodyguard as she carefully navigated the courthouse steps and paused to steady her stomach.

Despite her cautious movements, Cardi took time to greet fans gathered outside, signing vinyl copies of her Diamond-selling hit “WAP” before slipping into her waiting SUV. On social media, she had earlier shot down the pregnancy rumors, angrily rebuking followers who speculated she was “30 weeks pregnant” and clarifying that her apparent “bump” was due to asthma-related breathlessness, not an expectancy.

Closing arguments in the civil suit are expected to resume after the Labor Day holiday. Cardi’s next public appearance, musical or personal, is now certain to attract renewed attention as fans continue to debate whether the performer is expanding her family or simply weathering an intense legal battle.