Tensions flared outside a Los Angeles courthouse as rapper Cardi B threw a pen at a reporter who questioned her about the paternity of her unborn child.
The incident occurred shortly after the artist was cleared in a $24 million civil assault case.
Cardi B, who is currently expecting her fourth child, was leaving the courthouse when the confrontation took place.
A reporter asked whether there might be paternity concerns surrounding her pregnancy, referencing both her estranged husband Offset and her rumored new relationship with NFL player Stefon Diggs.
The question reportedly stemmed from Offset’s alleged comments about being responsible for the pregnancy, despite Cardi B’s ongoing divorce and public appearances with Diggs.
Clearly offended, the rapper reacted by hurling a pen at the journalist and firmly told them to “stop disrespecting” her.
The outburst drew attention to the intense scrutiny public figures—particularly women—face regarding their personal lives.
This latest moment comes amid growing speculation about Cardi B’s pregnancy, which became a topic of conversation after she was seen with a visible baby bump during recent court proceedings.
Despite her legal victory, Cardi B made it clear she is unwilling to tolerate what she considers intrusive or disrespectful questions, especially about her family or personal relationships.
