Who is Emani Ellis? The ex-security guard dragging Stefon Diggs’ girlfriend Cardi B back to court with shocking new claims

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Cardi B might’ve thought her legal battles were finally behind her but one name just brought it all back: Emani Ellis. If you’ve seen Cardi trending again lately, it’s because Ellis, her former security guard, has filed a motion for a new trial packed with explosive allegations. From claims of courtroom chaos to supposed threats by attorneys, Ellis is back in the headlines. But who exactly is she, and why is she shaking things up again in 2025?

Emani Ellis was the security guard who accused Cardi B of assault in 2018

Emani Ellis worked as a security guard at a Los Angeles medical building where Cardi B had a prenatal appointment back in February 2018. At the time, Cardi was pregnant with her first child, and Ellis was on duty at the building’s front desk.Ellis later claimed that Cardi spit on her, used racial slurs, and scratched her face, leaving a scar that needed treatment.

She also alleged that the incident caused emotional distress and professional damage, ultimately leading her to sue the rapper.Ellis filed a $24 million lawsuit against Cardi B, accusing her of assault, battery, and defamation, a massive case that would take seven years to reach trial.Fast forward to October 2025, and the highly publicized civil trial finally went down in Los Angeles. After days of testimony, the jury cleared Cardi B of all allegations, finding that Ellis’s claims lacked evidence.

Cardi B celebrated the verdict with a now-viral statement: “I did not touch that woman.” The rapper even warned fans about “frivolous lawsuits,” suggesting she was done with the case for good.But Emani Ellis wasn’t ready to let it go.Now, Ellis wants a new trial and her new claims are wild.

On October 31, 2025, Ellis’s legal team reportedly filed a motion for a new trial, claiming the first one was mishandled and unfair.According to multiple entertainment law blogs and court trackers, Ellis alleged that Cardi’s attorney threatened and assaulted her lawyer, that Cardi threw a pen outside the courthouse, and that there were hidden witnesses and judge errors that affected the outcome.A hearing is set for December 5, 2025, where a judge will decide whether the motion is valid While Ellis’s motion for a retrial appears legitimate, the more dramatic claims like the pen-throwing and threats haven’t been confirmed by official court records.For now, Cardi B’s team hasn’t commented, and Ellis’s filing remains under review. The next big update is expected in December, when the court decides if the case deserves another round.