Cardi B sued for assault, battery

854 News Staff
July 24, 2025

️ Cardi B sued for assault, battery and negligence after mic-throwing incident

Las Vegas, NV – July 24, 2025 — Rapper Cardi B is being sued by an Ohio woman, filing suit under the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleging she was hit by a microphone thrown during a 2023 performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. The lawsuit, filed in Clark County’s Eighth Judicial Court, claims assault, battery and negligence, and additionally names the venue for failing to prevent the escalation.

What happened?

• During the July 29, 2023, day‑party performance, Cardi B invited fans to splash her with water to cool down. Videos show her encouraging the audience—“That s— feels good… splash me down”—while visibly reacting to the splashes.

• Doe reportedly complied by tossing a sip of her drink toward the stage. In response, Cardi B immediately threw her microphone toward the crowd, which allegedly struck Doe.
• According to the complaint, the mic did make contact, causing “physical pain, emotional distress, reputational damage, embarrassment, and harassment”.
• Further claims in the lawsuit suggest the venue should have intervened sooner, given Cardi B’s similar behavior the night before—when she allegedly threw a mic at a DJ.

The aftermath

• The microphone was later auctioned for nearly $100,000, with portions going to charity. Doe argues the sale “exacerbated” her emotional distress.

• Criminal investigation by Las Vegas authorities was closed in 2023 due to insufficient evidence.

⚖️ Legal and public reaction

• Doe maintains the incident left her traumatized and humiliated—and says the lawsuit is “about holding a celebrity accountable”.

• Cardi B’s lawyer, Drew Findling, dismissed the suit as a “transparent and pitiful attempted financial shakedown,” noting the criminal case was dropped.

✅ What’s next?

• The civil suit is now in court; Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.

• No trial dates have been publicized yet. A press conference led by Doe‘s attorney Cierra N. Norris is expected in Las Vegas today.

What to keep in mind

• This is a civil case—not criminal—so the burden of proof is lower (“preponderance of evidence” rather than “beyond a reasonable doubt”).

• Cardi B will likely argue the event was provoked, and that she acted in self-defense (throwing the mic to regain control).

• The lawsuit against the venue could highlight issues around crowd safety and event management.

This incident adds to the list of public altercations in Cardi B’s history—ranging from a 2018 assault at a strip club to this 2023 mic-toss—but none have led to criminal convictions in Las Vegas.

Stay tuned to Radio 854 for the latest legal updates as the case unfolds.