Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B resolved a long standing criminal case that came from a pair of brawls at New York City strip clubs by pleading guilty Thursday.
The 29-year-old NYC native agreed to a conditional discharge just as her case was about to go to trial, saying in a statement: “Part of growing up and maturing is being accountable for your actions.”
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from the August 2018 fights. Ten other counts, including two felonies, were dismissed. Cardi B is also required to perform 15 days of community service.
Prosecutors claimed that Cardi B and her entourage attacked employees of Angels Strip Club in Flushing, Queens, over a personal dispute.
“No one is above the law,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement. “In pleading guilty today, Ms. Belcalis Almanzar and two co-defendants have accepted responsibility for their actions. This Office is satisfied with the resolution, which includes appropriate community service.”
“I’ve made some bad decisions in my past that I am not afraid to face and own up to,” said Cardi B, adding that she wanted to set a good example for her two children.
“These moments don’t define me and they are not reflective of who I am now,” she added. “I’m looking forward to moving past this situation with my family and friends and getting back to the things I love the most—the music and my fans.”
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