Filming for Cardi B’s upcoming music video took a dramatic turn in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, when an altercation between a veteran photographer and security guards required police intervention. The incident led to the photographer being briefly placed in handcuffs before officers issued a court citation.
According to law enforcement sources, 70-year-old photographer Steven Sands allegedly crossed established police barriers surrounding the production set and refused to follow instructions from security personnel and NYPD officers.
The disruption surrounding the Cardi B music video shoot photographer cuffed security Brooklyn incident resulted in officers detaining Sands at the scene. While Sands was not formally booked or arrested, police issued him a criminal court summons for disorderly conduct before releasing him.
“To one of the scummiest , Nastiest , Talentless Vermin who also lived up to her name Cardi Bh who told her few applauding fellow Douminican fans to ‘SHUT THE F* UP!'”* — Steven Sands via Instagram
Following his release, Sands took to Instagram to vent his frustration, harshly criticizing the Grammy-winning rapper and claiming she was hostile toward fans on set. Despite the brief disruption, production for the video resumed and wrapped as planned.
