In a shocking and distressing turn of events, popular singer Cardi B fell victim to a vicious assault allegedly orchestrated by fans of her estranged husband, Offset, during a visit to a restaurant. The incident, which left Cardi B seriously injured, has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry and beyond.

The altercation occurred when Cardi B, intending to enjoy a meal at a fancy restaurant, found herself confronted by a group of individuals who mistakenly believed she was attempting to “drain” Offset since their highly publicized divorce. Witnesses described a chaotic scene that quickly escalated into violence, with the assailants physically assaulting Cardi B, resulting in severe injuries including bruises, cuts, and broken ribs. Subsequently, she was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and later discharged.

Reflecting on the traumatic experience, Cardi B expressed her distress, stating that the incident left her feeling depressed and shaken both physically and mentally. Meanwhile, Offset released a statement condemning the attack, expressing concern for Cardi B’s well-being, and calling for a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

Law enforcement authorities are actively pursuing leads to apprehend those responsible for the assault. News of the incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage within the music industry, prompting an outpouring of support for Cardi B from fellow artists, fans, and the general public on social media.

The assault has reignited discussions about the toxic nature of public relations and the imperative for artists’ safety, both in public spaces and online. While fans play a significant role in an artist’s success, it’s essential to uphold boundaries and mutual respect.

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As Cardi B continues her recovery and considers legal action against her attackers, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers faced by artists, particularly women, who often encounter privacy invasion, harassment, and, in extreme cases, violence.

This unfortunate incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures to protect artists and their fans. Concert venues, event organizers, and social media platforms must collaborate to create a safer and more respectful environment for everyone involved in the music industry.

As investigations unfold and justice is pursued, let us hope for Cardi B’s swift recovery and for this incident to spark meaningful dialogue and action toward fostering a culture of safety and accountability within the music community.

On Wednesday, model Summer Bunni made an emotional plea addressing the “I Like It” rapper and Cardi’s fans, claiming responsibility for her actions.

“I have not messed with Offset since he’s had his baby,” she claims in a video sent to TMZ. “I didn’t know how serious this marriage was. A lot of girls would just deal with this situation and just be like, ‘Yo, I’m the reason they’re getting a divorce.’”

“I feel ashamed,” she continues. “It’s a lot, but just coming from me and to Cardi B and to our fans, to her family to her situation, these were never my intentions and I never wanted to break up a happy home.”

Early Wednesday, “Bodak Yellow” rapper, 26, revealed she and her husband Offset are calling it quits after just a year of marriage through a since-deleted video on Instagram, in which she says they “grew out of love” four months after welcoming daughter Kulture Kiari.

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“So everybody been bugging me and everything and you know I’ve been trying to work things out with my baby’s father for a hot minute now,” Cardi began.

“We are really good friends and we are really good business partners — you know he’s always somebody that I run to to talk to, and we got a lot of love for each other — but things just haven’t been working out between us for a long time.”

“It’s nobody’s fault I guess we just grew out of love, but we are not together anymore. It might take time to get a divorce and I’m going to always have a lot of love for him because he is my daughter’s father,” Cardi concluded.

Although Summer Bunni says she hasn’t spoken to Cardi directly, she wishes to clear the air about the type of person she is at heart.

“No, I have not spoken to Cardi B, but I would like to her know that I’m a very genuine person and I’m not here to break up her family or mess up what she has going on with her husband,” she says. “I’m very sorry that this has happened and I’m very sorry that I didn’t think about my worth as a young lady, and I just hope that she can overcome this.”

“I know that her and Offset do have love for each other — I can tell — so I just hope that with this she can just focus on her love for Offset,” she finishes.

The model also took to Instagram after numerous screenshots of texts and direct messages allegedly between Offset and the model were shared on social media.

In the alleged screenshots, which PEOPLE has not been able to authenticate, the Migos rapper tries to orchestrate a threesome between himself, Summer Bunni and rapper/model Cuban Doll. Cuban Doll has not addressed the allegations.

“Goodmorning, a quick letter to the fans, followers and social media outlets,” she began. “During this last 48 hours, I haven’t enjoyed the social media frenzy. not only is it draining but humbling. I will always be woman enough to admit when I’m wrong, and in this situation I was. Seeing another woman’s pain does not bring me any joy, nor do I think it’s funny. I’ve always been for women supporting each other but in this situation, not only myself but others have failed. I separated myself from certain situations and people for a reason. This is not a letter for sympathy but acknowledgment to everyone whom as questions. Going into 2019 focused and dedicated to becoming a better me. Thank y’all – summer.”

A representative for Offset did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on the cheating allegations.

Representatives for Cardi have also not commented on the rapper’s announcement about her marriage.

Though fans were hoping the breakup was fake news, a source confirmed to PEOPLE it’s the real deal, adding, “they have obviously had huge problems for a long time.”

“They’re still very close and really do care for one another,” the source continued. “Their priority now is their daughter, and they plan to be solid co-parents.”