Cardi B is finally getting some closure in her ongoing legal battle with gossip blogger Tasha K. After winning a $4 million defamation lawsuit three years ago, Cardi has now secured a deal for nearly $1.2 million in payments over the next five years. A judge approved the Chapter 11 reorganization plan on Monday, marking a major step forward for Cardi in her pursuit of justice, Rolling Stone reports.
As part of the agreement, Tasha K—whose real name is Latasha Kebe—will pay Cardi monthly installments, starting with $176,532 in the first year and increasing to $318,653 by the fifth year. Cardi will be treated like a priority creditor, similar to the IRS, while other creditors receive annual payments.
But the deal isn’t just about money. Tasha K has also agreed to stop making any “derogatory, disparaging, or defamatory” remarks about Cardi or her family across all her platforms, including her YouTube channels “UnWinewithTashaK,” “The Wine Cellar Podcast,” and “Tasha K Live.”
This agreement comes after a long, bitter legal fight that started back in 2019, when Cardi filed a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K for spreading harmful false claims about her. Tasha K accused Cardi of having herpes, using cocaine, and working as a prostitute. Cardi testified in court that these lies caused her significant emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and struggles in her personal relationships. She even shared that she had suicidal thoughts and felt like a burden to her family.
Despite the payment plan, Cardi won’t be walking away from the full $4 million judgment just yet. Once the five-year deal is up, she still has the option to pursue the remaining balance. If Tasha K fails to make payments, Cardi could potentially garnish her wages or even push for another bankruptcy case.
Cardi’s attorney, Lisa Moore, celebrated the ruling, saying, “Today marks the end of a multi-year chapter of lies, deception, and fraudulent conveyance on the part of Tasha K, her husband, and their entities. This protective plan ensures Cardi gets what she’s owed.”
Tasha K’s lawyer, Chad Van Horn, called the settlement a “milestone,” adding that it gives his client the chance to “focus on her work while repaying creditors in an organized manner,” according to a statement to Billboard.
