Cardi B admits to falling asleep during viral civil trial
What's the story
Rapper Cardi B has admitted to falling asleep during her recent civil assault trial that went viral. The revelation came during her appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she confessed to being exhausted from juggling court appearances, family responsibilities, and an album rollout. "I'm not even going to lie, I was (asleep)," the 32-year-old said when asked if she had dozed off during closing arguments.
Trial details
Trial was 'exhausting' for the rapper
Cardi B, who was found not liable in a civil case related to allegations from a former security guard, admitted that the trial was exhausting. "I'm in the middle of an album rollout, and I have to go to court," she said. "And then when I get to court, I realize that it's going to be on national TV, being televised." She revealed, "I missed my kids' first day of school. But at least it's positive press."
Album release
Rapper turned trial into album promo
Despite the stress from the trial, Cardi B turned it into a promotional strategy for her upcoming album Am I the Drama? The day after the trial, she released limited "Courtroom Edition" versions of her record with viral meme photos from inside the courthouse as cover art. Posting on Instagram, she wrote: "I mean look!... BY POPULAR DEMAND, the court room edition of AM I THE DRAMA? is available NOW."
Album details
Album set to release on September 19
Cardi B's album Am I the Drama? is set to release on Friday, September 19. The rapper has been actively promoting her album, even selling physical CDs and vinyl on the street in a promotional video. In a recent cover story interview with Billboard, she said that while winning a Grammy would be great, her real goal is to have people say, "She put out a great album."