Cardi B & Tasha K Settle Defamation Lawsuit After Years-Long Court Battle
Cardi B and Tasha K have finally put an end to their years-long legal battle after reaching a settlement in the high-profile defamation lawsuit that has kept them locked in a courtroom feud since 2019.
The rap superstar initially sued the blogger for spreading damaging falsehoods about her, leading to a multimillion-dollar judgment in Cardi’s favor. After a lengthy appeals process and public back-and-forths, both parties have now agreed to resolve the matter.
Tasha K has agreed to pay Cardi B nearly $1.2 million over five years, Rolling Stone reports. This agreement is a reduction from the original $3.9 million defamation judgment awarded to the rapper in 2022.
As part of the settlement, Tasha K has agreed not to make any “derogatory, disparaging, or defamatory statements” about Cardi B moving forward.
In exchange, the Grammy-winning artist has withdrawn her objections to Tasha K’s bankruptcy filing, allowing a structured payment plan to move forward.
However, since the agreement was reached in bankruptcy court, it only covers a portion of the total debt, meaning Tasha K will still be responsible for the remaining balance after completing her repayment plan.
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Cardi B Sued Tasha K For Defamation In 2019
Cardi B filed a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K in 2019, accusing her of numerous false claims in her blogs. The allegations included claims that Cardi B was a prostitute, had contracted herpes and other STIs, used cocaine and other drugs and performed sex acts on stage while working in a strip club.
The lawsuit accused Tasha K of launching a “malicious campaign” to damage Cardi B’s reputation and career, causing the rapper significant emotional distress, including suicidal thoughts.
The jury ruled in Cardi B’s favor after Tasha K was found guilty of spreading false and damaging rumors, leading to a multimillion-dollar judgment. Facing financial strain, Tasha K filed for bankruptcy in 2023, reporting assets under $60,000.
The matter was finally settled in a courtroom showdown in the Southern District of Florida’s bankruptcy court.