Cardi B Appears to Fall Asleep During Closing Arguments in High-Profile Civil Assault Trial

Los Angeles, CA - Grammy-winning artist Cardi B was observed appearing to doze off during closing arguments in her civil assault trial, a moment that quickly garnered significant public attention. The incident occurred on September 2, 2025, during proceedings related to a 2018 alleged assault on a security guard at a medical office building, when the rapper was pregnant. Footage from Court TV showed Cardi B with her head tilted back and eyes closed for periods, prompting a wave of reactions across social media platforms. The trial, which has drawn considerable media interest, centers on accusations that Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, became enraged and allegedly engaged in aggressive behavior towards the security guard. During the closing arguments, the defense attorney was heard detailing the alleged actions, stating, "Miss Ellis told Cardi B multiple times, 'I am not recording you. I am not telling anybody that you are here. I'm simply doing my job.' And instead of maybe agreeing or investigating further, Cardi B got angry and started yelling and cursing and spitting on Miss Ellis, and calling her different words, using the N-word, to disrespect her, calling her the B-word, calling her fat, anything to try to trigger her and make her upset and embarrass her. Sometimes words are more painful than the physical. And to add insult to injury, she then cut her face." Online commentators speculated that the rapper's apparent drowsiness could be attributed to the exhaustion often associated with pregnancy, a sentiment echoed in many social media posts. The unexpected display in court has added another layer to the already high-profile case, sparking discussions about celebrity conduct in legal settings and the intense scrutiny public figures face.

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