Rapper Cardi B surrenders to police in New York after assault complaint
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Cardi B turned herself in to New York City police on Monday after an assault complaint claimed she was involved in a fight at a strip club in August, according to authorities and media reports.
It was unclear whether Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, was facing charges for the alleged assault, which occurred at Angels NYC strip club in the borough of Queens, according to police spokesman Martin Brown, who said the investigation was continuing.
A representative for the 25-year-old rapper, who was nominated for two Grammy awards this year, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Cardi B was seen entering a police precinct shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, according to local media. Her bodyguards shielded her with black umbrellas.
The New York Post reported that police were investigating Cardi B, known for the song “Bodak Yellow,” in connection with an on Aug. 29 attack on two bartenders at the club because of allegations they had sex with Cardi B’s husband, Offset of the Migos rap group.
The women claimed someone from Cardi B’s entourage threw bottles and chairs at them, causing injuries, the newspaper reported. They have sued the rapper for damages.
The women’s attorney, Joseph Tacopino, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Reporting by Gina Cherelus; Editing by Bill Trott
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