A civil lawsuit stemming from a viral 2023 concert incident involving Cardi B is moving toward a jury trial, with proceedings now expected in 2027.
Court filings in Clark County show the case is scheduled for a jury trial window beginning in October 2027. The trial is expected to last roughly two weeks, though scheduling could shift.
The lawsuit centers on a July 2023 performance at a Las Vegas nightclub, where the Grammy-winning rapper threw a microphone into the crowd after being splashed with liquid.
Incident at Las Vegas performance
According to the complaint, a woman identified as Jane Doe alleges she was struck by the microphone during the performance. The suit accuses Cardi B of assault, battery and negligence.
The incident gained widespread attention after video circulated online showing the performer reacting immediately after a drink was thrown in her direction.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiff claims she followed the artist’s request to splash water to help cool her down. The complaint alleges the response caused physical and emotional harm.
At the time, prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence.
The microphone used in the incident later sold at auction for nearly $100,000, further fueling public interest in the case.
Legal claims and timeline
The civil case, filed roughly two years after the incident, seeks damages related to the alleged injuries and distress. Legal experts note that civil claims require a lower burden of proof than criminal cases.
In earlier public remarks captured in widely shared video, Cardi B addressed the moment, saying, “I said splash my p—y, not my face.”
Representatives for the artist have not publicly detailed their legal defense strategy in court filings reviewed to date.
The upcoming trial is expected to include testimony from witnesses present at the performance, along with video evidence that circulated widely online.
Attorneys for both sides are likely to focus on whether the performer’s actions were a reasonable response or crossed into unlawful conduct.
The case underscores ongoing legal questions about performer-audience interactions and liability during live events.
If no settlement is reached before trial, a jury will ultimately decide whether damages are warranted.
The trial date places the case nearly four years after the original incident, reflecting the slow pace often associated with civil litigation.