During a July 29, 2023 performance at Drai's Beach Club in Las Vegas, Cardi B encouraged fans to splash her with water in the heat. The plaintiff, responding to this invitation, splashed a small portion of her drink toward the stage.
Cardi B then threw her microphone directly at the woman, striking and injuring her. The incident was captured on video from multiple angles. LVMPD investigated but filed no criminal charges.
Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit in July 2025 alleging assault, battery, and negligence. She also sued Drai's for negligence, noting Cardi had a prior mic-throwing incident at the same venue. Meanwhile, Cardi won a separate assault lawsuit in September 2025 — a security guard's claim was rejected by a jury in under an hour, and Cardi was awarded $20K in costs.
- 01Cardi B explicitly invited fans to splash water, then overreacted by throwing a dense object at an attendee who complied.
- 02The mic was later auctioned by its owner, further publicizing the incident and adding to emotional distress.
- 03Drai's knew of a prior mic-throwing incident by Cardi at the same venue and failed to prevent a repeat.
- 04Cardi's attorney called it a transparent financial shakedown, noting LVMPD closed the case for insufficient evidence.
The case tests performer liability when concert interactions escalate. If a performer invites audience participation and then injures a participant, does that create a higher standard of care? The venue co-defendant claim also raises questions about event safety protocols.