Cardi B’s courtroom appearances have been closely watched this week, but it was not only the legal proceedings that caught attention. The rapper’s fashion has been garnering attention, and now her demeanour is reigniting pregnancy rumours.
Cardi was seen carefully exiting the court on Wednesday. Footage of the rapper dressed in a sleek all-white pantsuit is turning heads online. Cardi accessorised her outfit with a $73,000 diamond-encrusted watch gifted by her boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs, and a sparkling Louis Vuitton bag.
The video sparked pregnancy speculations because of her demeanour as she stepped out of the Alhambra, California, courthouse. During the video, she carefully made her way down the courthouse steps. At one point, she had one hand protectively covering her stomach as she leaned on a bodyguard for support.
TMZ reported that she was also spotted taking a break inside her SUV during lunch, appearing visibly drained. Additionally, she did not easily slide into the backseat, as she seemingly struggled a bit.
The display fuelled whispers of a possible pregnancy, but Cardi previously denied those rumours, fiercely lashing out at speculation online.
The rapper also seemed a bit fatigued, but this did not stop her from engaging with supporters outside. On her way out, she paused to sign vinyl copies of her hit single “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion, smiling and thanking fans who had gathered outside despite the long day.
The trial stems from a lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis, who accuses Cardi of assault during a 2018 confrontation in a Beverly Hills doctor’s office. At the time, Cardi was pregnant with her first child, Kulture. Ellis is seeking $24 million in damages, while Cardi has dismissed the case as nothing more than a cash grab.
The trial is expected to end next week, as closing arguments will be presented after the Labour Day holiday.
