An accusation of battery has emerged from a Cardi B concert in Las Vegas, following an incident involving a microphone hurled into the audience by the famed rapper.
Alleged Battery at Cardi B Concert
- An attendee at a Cardi B concert has filed a police report, alleging they were hit by an object, reportedly a microphone, thrown by the rapper.
- The incident occurred on July 29, 2023, during a performance at a venue on the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard.
- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has verified the claim but did not name Cardi B or explicitly mention the thrown object as a microphone.
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Details of the Incident
- The allegations follow a widely circulated video showing Cardi B hurling her microphone into the audience after she was splashed by a liquid from a drink cup.
- The incident occurred at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas. Security guards can be seen approaching the person who is alleged to have targeted Cardi B.
- Neither Cardi B nor the fan who threw the drink has been reported to have suffered any injuries.
- No arrests or citations have been issued, and no additional details will be provided at this time, according to police.
- Many argue that Cardi B has the right to react in the face of unexpected, potentially harmful actions from the audience, such as having a drink thrown at her while performing.
Cardi B’s Reaction and Precedent
- Cardi B’s representatives have yet to comment on the situation.
- This isn’t the first incident of the rapper throwing her microphone. Footage from a concert at the same venue shows Cardi B tossing her microphone when the backing track for her song was cut short.
- Several musicians, including Taylor Swift, Bebe Rexha, Kelsea Ballerini, Drake, Steve Lacy, and Harry Styles, have also experienced projectiles thrown at them on stage recently.
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