Cardi B accused of battery after flinging mic at fan during Vegas concert

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Cardi B could be in trouble with the law after launching a microphone into her audience over the weekend. The rapper is being accused of battery, as a victim headed to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Sunday alleging she was struck by an item thrown from the stage.

Authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital that a report had been filed, but no citations or arrests had been issued. Cardi B threw her microphone allegedly at a fan who seemingly splashed a drink at the rapper while she was on stage Saturday at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas.

In footage from the moment, a fan can be seen splashing a drink in Cardi's direction. The "Bodak Yellow" rapper then took aim at the audience member while security stepped in to handle the situation.The microphone allegedly bounced off the first woman and struck another, but it's unclear which one filed the police report. "The district attorney for Las Vegas could make an example of Cardi B by charging her with simple assault due to Vegas being a tourist destination," criminal defense attorney David Gelman explained to Fox News Digital. "Having people injured at a performance in Vegas is a bad look and their proofs are strong for a conviction." A representative for Cardi B did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson gave fans a clear warning not to throw things at her during the opening weekend of her Las Vegas residency.The "Because of You" singer performed at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino's Bakkt Theater on July 29 and 30, where she explained to fans what they could throw. "Whatever you do, don't throw it at me, people.