Cardi B Faces Lawsuit After Microphone Incident

Rapper Cardi B is facing a civil lawsuit for assault, battery, and negligence after allegedly throwing a microphone that struck audience member Jane Doe during a July 2023 performance at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. The incident followed Cardi B encouraging the crowd to splash her with water due to the heat, after which Jane Doe was hit by the microphone, reportedly causing her physical and emotional distress. The lawsuit also targets Drai’s Management Group for alleged negligence in handling the situation. Both the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the Clark County District Attorney’s Office declined to pursue criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence. Cardi B’s attorneys have dismissed the lawsuit as a 'financial shakedown' and stressed that the case was previously closed. The auction of the microphone for nearly $100,000 is also cited as contributing to Jane Doe's emotional distress.