Cardi B has publicly criticized YouTuber Tasha K for referencing late Migos rapper Takeoff in relation to the Bronx rapper’s recent video about the missing Titanic submersible. This incident comes after Cardi emerged victorious in a $4 million defamation case against the gossip blogger, known for making false claims and launching malicious campaigns against Cardi B.
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Tasha K Takes Shot At Cardi B
Cardi B’s legal victory over Tasha K didn’t end their feud. The gossip blogger took to social media, questioning Cardi’s ability to cope with grief following the death of the late Migos rapper.
“Wasn’t she posting guns right after Takeoff died?,” Tasha K asked her social followers. “And on the internet, cutting up not long after his sudden takeoff? I’m just asking… everyone grieves diff.”
Tasha K’s comments were seen as an attempt to provoke the “WAP” rapper, hitting her where it hurts the most.
Cardi B’s Emotional Response & Allegations
Cardi B wasted no time calling out the YouTuber, labeling her remarks despicable and accusing her of hypocrisy.
In response to Tasha K’s provocative comments, Cardi B opened up about her grief over Takeoff’s passing. She shared the emotional toll it has taken on her, including weight loss, difficulty eating and sleeping, and ongoing grief that she shares with her husband, Offset.
Cardi B also emphasized the threats she faces as a rapper and her need for personal protection, highlighting the relevance of her gun ownership. The Grammy Award-winning rapper then alleged that Tasha K is hiding money in Africa, a claim she believes her lawyers are aware of.
Cardi B checks Tasha K after she mentioned Takeoff. Cardi makes it very clear to Tasha not to mention Takeoff again
SOHH Squad what are your thoughts on this? pic.twitter.com/gnDGAhbaaa
— SOHH.com (@sohhdotcom) June 22, 2023
The Defamation Case & Its Outcome
The feud between Cardi B and Tasha K dates back to 2019 when Cardi B filed a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K. The rapper accused Tasha K of launching a malicious campaign against her, spreading false claims about her health and substance abuse issues.
After a lengthy legal battle, Cardi B emerged victorious in January 2022, with the court awarding her $4 million in damages and legal fees. Despite this legal win, tensions between the two continue to escalate.
In a separate tragedy, the hip-hop community mourned the loss of Migos rapper Takeoff, who was shot and killed in Houston, TX on November 1, 2022. The untimely death of Takeoff added a layer of emotional distress for Cardi B, making Tasha K’s insensitive remarks all the more hurtful.
Updated By: Kelci Brown (6/22/23 at 6:24 pm)
Tasha K Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks To Continue Podcast
Tasha K has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking permission from the court to continue producing her Unwine with Tasha K podcast. One of her significant debts includes owing Cardi B a staggering $3.4 million in connection with a defamation judgment against her.
According to court filings obtained by BlackIsTheStandard, Tasha K currently has a meager $95.56 in her bank account as of May 25.
Under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the YouTuber would be allowed to remain in business and operate her podcast. This type of bankruptcy filing typically grants the debtor the ability to continue as the “in possession” trustee with the powers and duties of a trustee. It also permits the debtor, with court approval, to borrow new money.
A plan of reorganization will be proposed, and affected creditors will have the opportunity to vote on the plan. If the plan receives the necessary votes and meets legal requirements, it may be confirmed by the court.
Legal Battles & Financial Struggles For Tasha K
The bankruptcy filing comes amid ongoing legal battles between Tasha K and Cardi B. In September 2022, the Bronx rapper pursued efforts to collect the $4 million in damages awarded to her in a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K.
The rapper requested that Chase Bank freeze Tasha K’s assets and money until the outstanding amount is paid. In response, Tasha K pleaded with the judge who handled the civil suit, seeking a stay of execution.
Additionally, Cardi B has filed a separate lawsuit against the gossip blogger, accusing her of spreading falsehoods and damaging her reputation. In court, the Invasion of Privacy artist testified about the negative impact these rumors had on her mental health, including feelings of suicidality.
Updated by Nicole Bartley (5/30/2023)
Cardi B To Seize Tasha K’s YouTube Checks After Blogger Fails to Pay Up After Defamation Lawsuit
Cardi B is set to seize blogger Tasha K’s YouTube account money after the blogger failed to pay up on the $4 million defamation lawsuit. Tasha K lost her appeal in March 2023 and was ordered to pay the Bronx rapper, but she claims to have just over $1,000 in her bank account.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (5/9/23 at 6:16 pm)
Cardi B previously sued Tasha K in 2019 after Tasha K reported that Cardi B allegedly contracted a sexually transmitted disease on her YouTube channel. Cardi B argued that the allegations negatively impacted her mental health and sparked suicidal thoughts.
Tasha K’s failure to pay up on the defamation lawsuit led Cardi B to serve Google to see if Tasha K had any advertisement money owed to her. Cardi B will now seize Tasha K’s YouTube account money to pay for the $4 million defamation lawsuit.
🔥Cardi B just snatched $640 from Tasha K’s YouTube account! 💰
Looks like Tasha still owes millions from that defamation lawsuit! 💔#CardiB pic.twitter.com/qcv3bEcBxk— 🦋Chelsea Boddie | ChelseaService.com | Media Mgmt (@ChelseasService) May 9, 2023
According to a representative for Google, which owns YouTube, Tasha K had $9,340 owed to her as well as $640 in her YouTube account. The money will now be given to Cardi B.
In another defamation case, R&B legend Brian McKnight’s daughter, Briana McKnight, recently sued her father for defamation after he said she had sex with an older family member when she was younger.
Tasha K Loses Appeal Against Cardi B In $4M Defamation Case
YouTuber Tasha K lost her appeal to Cardi B in the Eleventh Circuit of Appeals Court in Georgia and was ordered to pay the Bronx rapper $4M, which the judge awarded in the rapper’s favor.
Updated By: Kendall Parks (3/21/23 at 6:05 pm)
Gossip blogger Latasha “Tasha K” Kebe announced, in a now-deleted tweet, she lost her appeal against Cardi B in the $4M defamation lawsuit.
Failing to make her argument to the judge properly, she also forfeited to present her appeal before an appeals court.
The appeals court wrote,
“She never tells us where in the 5500-page record the district court’s alleged errors can be found because Kebe’s brief falls well short of what we require, she has abandoned this argument.”
Cardi B sued Tasha K for defamation in 2019 after the YouTuber posted a blog post that accused the rapper of having a sexually transmitted disease.
The Eleventh Circuit had upheld Cardi B against Tasha K’s claims and ordered her to pay $4M– money she claims not to have. The YouTuber also refused to take down the defamatory posts until she was threatened with jail time.
“We’re obviously pleased that the Eleventh Circuit has affirmed the jury’s unanimous and important verdict,” Cardi B’s legal team members Lisa Moore and Andrew Pequignot released their statement on the win. “which we believe was more than amply supported by the evidence presented in the case.”
While the trial was going on, the “Be Careful” artist said in court she became suicidal over Tasha’s claims.
Cardi B’s $4M Win Against Tasha K Is A Warning Shot To All Bloggers: Watch What You Say Or You Will Pay
Cardi B is celebrating the end of a years-long battle in court. She won her libel case against blogger Tasha K, who was proven to have spread lies about the rapper being a prostitute and having STIs. The massive win is a warning shot to bloggers to watch what you say… or pay a heavy price.
Cardi B Wins Case Against Tasha K, Is Awarded Millions In Damages
A Georgia judge awarded Cardi B $4 million dollars for damages, medical expenses, and attorney fees in a libel lawsuit against gossip blogger Tasha K. The jury found Tasha liable for all 3 claims against her, awarding The Grammy Award-winning rapper $1.2 million for libel plus $1.5 million in punitive damages and an additional $1.3 million in attorney fees.
Tasha K, born Latasha Kebe, was found guilty of two counts of slander, one count of libel, and one of invasion of privacy. Ironically, “Invasion of Privacy” is the name of Cardi B’s debut album which sold over 2 million units. In December 2019, it became the most-streamed album by a female rapper on Spotify.
Cardi sued Kebe in 2019 for spreading “malicious rumors” through her Unwine With Tasha K Youtube channel, saying that Cardi’s first child would have intellectual disabilities, that Cardi contracted STDs, and that the WAP rapper used cocaine. Cardi testified in court that the rumors made her feel “suicidal.”
According to the rapper’s lawsuit, many of Kebe’s videos about Cardi B still remain on her YouTube channel despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter in 2018.
Cardi B And Tasha K React On Twitter Following Judge’s Decision
Cardi B posted on Twitter following the news of her winning her case against blogger Tasha K.
Though Bardi is happy to have won the case, she expressed other emotions. “Why am I happy but sad at the same time?” she tweeted.
Many of the rapper’s fans in the comments expressed that Cardi has a right to enjoy her win because she deserves it and that Tasha K forced her to take it to court.
SOHH.com surveyed fans on social media as to whether they felt Tasha K “got what she deserved” for slandering Cardi B or whether the ruling was unfair as “gossip is just a part of being a celebrity.”
More than 70% or respondents polled agreed with the ruling, saying that Tasha K’s false statements about Cardi B having an STD were “over the top” and that the blogger got what she deserved. Only 30% of respondents disagreed with the ruling, saying that gossip is just a part of being a celebrity.
Cardi’s Win Sets Legal Precedent
Though Cardi successfully proved her case against Tasha K, the win comes with a warning to all bloggers – that what you say can cost you.
Libel – or publishing a false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation – is very rarely fought in Hip-Hop. But that could change after this new ruling in the Cardi B case.
That’s because this case has set a precedent. Typically, when a lawsuit is successfully fought, similar suits are brought to the courts due to the precedent that is set by the first case.
Bloggers and content publishers should be mindful to fact-check their content and be careful about making statements that might defame a public figure. Failure to do so could result in costly court fees as well as damages in amounts up to what the state laws or statutes allow.
Originally Written By: Kay-Ann Henry (1/25/22 at 8:00 pm)
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Written by Kelci Brown
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