On Thursday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department(LVMPD) confirmed that the criminal investigation into the rap star had been dropped. Cardi B will not face criminal charges after throwing a microphone at a fan last weekend.
“After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence,” the police statement read. “No charges will be filed in relation to this case.”
Cardi’s attorneys also confirmed the news in a statement to Rolling Stone by Drew Findling, David Chesnoff, and Richard Schoenfeld.
“On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and prompt resolution of this matter,” they said.
Police began a battery investigation on the “WAP” star’s actions when she retaliated after a concertgoer threw a liquid at her.
Detectives launched a battery investigation into the “WAP” star’s actions after she retaliated when a concert-goer chucked a liquid at her.
The “Money” singer backed away when someone close to the stage threw the contents of a cup at her where footage posted on social media showed
While Performing “Bodak Yellow” Clearly shaken by the moment, Cardi B reacted by throwing her microphone at concertgoers in the audience. Which has since gone viral online, showing the liquid being sprayed on Cardi B. However, she was performing at the Drei Beach Club in Las Vegas over the weekend when an audience member threw a drink at the rapper on stage a clip of the event.
The update regarding the criminal proceeding after the concertgoer filed a police report. “On July 30, 2023, an individual came into an LVMPD police station to report a battery,”.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) confirmed the incident to Rolling Stone at the time. Despite the fact that police did not name Cardi B in their statement, the address in the incident report corresponds to the place where she was performing on Saturday. “During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage.”