Cardi B, the chart-topping rap star, has made it clear she won’t back down in the face of a lawsuit involving her and her estranged husband, Offset. The couple is being accused of underpaying for the use of a mansion they allegedly rented to shoot content, stirring a legal battle that Cardi is more than ready to fight.
The lawsuit claims that the couple rented the distinctive property under false pretenses, allegedly paying far less than the full market value to use it for a music video shoot. According to the 11-page complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Cardi and Offset’s representatives booked the mansion anonymously, leading the owners to believe it would be used for something as simple as a TikTok video. However, the mansion became the backdrop for a full-scale music video production, the results of which, as Cardi herself highlighted, have already garnered millions of views online.
The mansion owners allege that the rap couple “devised a plan” to use their property for more than what had been agreed upon. They claim they were led to believe the house would be used for a minor project and are now seeking compensation for what they perceive as a deliberate underpayment. The situation has escalated into a legal battle, with both parties airing grievances, and Cardi B taking to social media to address the claims publicly.
Cardi, known for her unapologetic and outspoken personality, took to X (formerly Twitter) to give her side of the story. In her posts, she denied any wrongdoing and accused the mansion’s owners of being “greedy” and attempting to take advantage of the situation. According to Cardi, she and Offset paid the owners $10,000 in cash for the full use of the property for a 24-hour period, and even paid an additional fee when the shoot ran one hour over the agreed time.
“We paid those people $10,000 IN CASH to rent the property for a whole 24 hours that same day 6am to 6am the next morning and we went over by ONE hour which we paid overage fees to the realtor for in March,” Cardi posted.
She continued to emphasize that the owners had been fully aware of the nature of the shoot, dismissing the claim that the production was disguised as a TikTok video. Cardi expressed her frustration that the owners now claim ignorance of the fact that a music video was being filmed, pointing out that the entire song was playing during the shoot, and it should have been obvious that a full-scale production was taking place.
“Now they wanna finesse us trying to say we told them it was a TikTok video when that was nowhere in the contract and like they didn’t hear the whole song playing and see how long we was shooting….Why would it take us 24 hours to shoot a TikTok?” Cardi questioned in her post.
The music video in question, titled “Like What,” has been a commercial success, amassing over 26 million views on YouTube since its release six months ago. The mansion owners are reportedly unhappy with the fact that the video was shot at their property without what they consider fair compensation, given the scale of the production and its financial success. Cardi, however, remains adamant that all appropriate fees were paid and that the issue lies with the owners’ attempts to exploit a loophole in the agreement after seeing the video’s success.
In another tweet, Cardi addressed the role of the real estate agent in the deal, absolving them of any blame and insisting that the issue lies solely with the mansion’s owners. She made it clear that the realtors involved had been working hard to settle the matter for months, but the owners were refusing to cooperate.
“And this is not the realtor’s fault…they been trying for months to settle this. It’s them greedy owners wit their ugly ass house,” Cardi tweeted.
As the legal battle unfolds, Cardi has made it clear that she’s not backing down. “The problem is people wanna find loopholes and get over but IRON YOUR BEST SUIT BITCH I’ll see you in court!!!!” Cardi declared, signaling her readiness to take the matter to court if necessary. Her posts suggest that she is prepared to defend herself and Offset against the accusations and will not be easily intimidated by the mansion owners’ claims.
Cardi’s response to the lawsuit comes at a busy time for the rapper, both personally and professionally. She and Offset recently welcomed their third child together on September 7, a joyous moment amid the legal wrangling. Cardi had announced her pregnancy with baby number three back in August, just as reports surfaced that she had filed for divorce from Offset for the second time. While it’s been an eventful few months for the couple, Cardi has remained focused on her career and family, even as the legal situation looms.
The rapper’s fans have come to expect her candidness when addressing controversies, and this situation is no exception. As Cardi continues to use her social media platforms to voice her side of the story, it’s clear that she won’t be letting this lawsuit tarnish her reputation or deter her from standing her ground.
For now, the legal battle between Cardi B, Offset, and the mansion’s owners is ongoing, with both sides presenting their version of events. While the mansion owners argue that they were misled about the nature of the rental, Cardi insists that all the terms were met, and she and Offset paid fairly for the use of the property. As the case moves through the courts, one thing is certain—Cardi B is ready to fight back, and she’s not afraid to let the world know it.
In the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see how the case develops and whether the mansion owners and Cardi can come to a settlement or if the dispute will be decided in court. Regardless of the outcome, Cardi’s unwavering determination and refusal to be taken advantage of will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of this legal battle.
