Rapper Cardi B made headlines outside a California courthouse on September 2, 2025, after she angrily threw a pen at a man who questioned her about pregnancy rumors.
The incident happened while Cardi was leaving the courthouse during her ongoing civil assault trial. As she stopped to sign autographs, one man shouted a question linking her to pregnancy speculation involving NFL star Stefon Diggs and her husband Offset.
Cardi immediately responded by tossing a pen toward him and saying: “Stop disrespecting me. Don’t disrespect me.” She then called out the gender bias in such questioning:
“Why do you, as a man, feel you can ask me that? Show some respect for women.”
Social Media Buzz
The clip of Cardi B tossing the pen has gone viral across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, with fans split on the reaction.
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Supporters praised her for defending women’s privacy.
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Critics argued she could have ignored the question.
The incident has once again highlighted the double standards female celebrities face, especially regarding questions about their bodies and pregnancies.
A usre @chadfromtargets wrote on X:
"calling her beautiful then proceeds to ask her a stupid disrespectful question is next level weird… "
calling her beautiful then proceeds to ask her a stupid disrespectful question is next level weird… men are disgusting
— Chadđź‘ľ (@chadfromtargets) September 2, 2025
Cardi B Cleared of Assault Allegations
The pen-throwing moment came just hours before Cardi B was cleared of all charges in a $24 million lawsuit filed by her former security guard.
According to Reuters and AP News, a California jury unanimously ruled in her favor after less than an hour of deliberations, finding no evidence of assault.
Speaking to reporters after the verdict, Cardi warned against future frivolous lawsuits:
“The next time someone tries it, I’m going to countersue. I’m not that celebrity who settles.”
What This Means for Cardi B’s Career
Being cleared in court is a major win for Cardi, who has faced multiple legal challenges over the years. The verdict now allows her to focus back on music projects and endorsements.
Industry experts say the controversy could even boost her popularity, as Cardi B’s outspoken nature has always been central to her brand.
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