The ongoing feud between gossip blogger Tasha K and Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has reached a boiling point, with accusations of financial sabotage, fraudulent dealings, and restrictions on free speech dominating headlines. The two have been entangled in a legal saga since 2022, when Tasha K was ordered to pay Cardi B a staggering $3.4 million in damages for defamation. Now, the tension has escalated, with both parties slinging fresh allegations.
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Tasha K’s Explosive Accusations
In newly filed legal documents, Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe) claims that Cardi B (born Belcalis Almánzar) is attempting to “sabotage” her career and bankruptcy case. The 42-year-old blogger alleges that the 32-year-old rap star is exerting undue financial pressure by exposing her purported offshore trust accounts in locations like the Cook Islands, Nevis, and Georgia. According to Tasha K, Cardi B’s actions are an intentional effort to bully her financially and limit her freedom of expression.
“Cardi is trying to condition any settlement of the debt with a broad restriction on my ability to speak freely on my platforms,” Tasha K stated in her court filing. The host of the popular YouTube channel Unwine With Tasha K asserts that such restrictions would infringe upon her rights as a content creator.
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Cardi B Fires Back
Cardi B’s legal team has painted a very different picture, accusing Tasha K of living a luxurious lifestyle while attempting to evade her financial obligations. According to court filings in Florida, Cardi B’s attorneys allege that Tasha K fraudulently transferred assets into her husband Cheickna Kebe’s name and his business accounts. They claim these transfers were designed to shield her wealth from creditors, including Cardi B.
The rapper has pointed to Tasha K’s recent move to a $7,000-a-month apartment and her sold-out New Year’s Eve party in Houston, Texas, attended by 400 fans, as evidence of her continued lavish lifestyle. Cardi B is seeking to have Tasha K’s bankruptcy case dismissed, requesting that the judge block her from refiling for two years.
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The Cost of Defamation
The origin of the legal battle dates back to 2019 when Tasha K accused Cardi B of being a drug-abusing prostitute with sexually transmitted infections in a series of videos. Cardi B successfully sued Tasha K for defamation, winning $3.4 million in damages. Since then, Tasha K has claimed financial hardship, listing her assets as less than $60,000 and reporting only $95 in her bank account in recent bankruptcy filings. However, Cardi B’s legal team argues that these claims are inconsistent with her public displays of wealth and success.
A History of Controversy
Tasha K is no stranger to legal troubles. The prolific YouTuber, who concluded a 22-city tour last year, has faced defamation lawsuits from several high-profile figures, including Kevin Hart, R. Kelly, Soulja Boy, and Bishop Lamor Whitehead. While some cases have been dismissed, her ongoing battle with Cardi B has been the most financially and publicly damaging.
Despite her legal woes, Tasha K remains defiant, continuing to engage with her loyal fanbase, known as the “Winos.” Her New Year’s Eve event in Houston was a major success, selling out VIP tables and drawing hundreds of attendees.
Cardi B’s Next Moves
For her part, Cardi B seems unbothered by the drama as she gears up for a busy year ahead. The Bronx-born rapper recently revealed plans to release her long-awaited sophomore album, the follow-up to her groundbreaking 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy. Speaking candidly on Instagram Live, Cardi B shared her determination to stay focused on her career, avoiding distractions to meet her deadlines.
“January is very, very important, and I have a mission to complete,” Cardi B told her 283.3 million social media followers. “If I don’t, it’s gonna mess up the whole schedule for this year.”
Her personal life, however, has been tumultuous. Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset in July 2023 after six years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. She has requested primary physical custody of their three children: Kulture, Wave, and a newborn daughter whose name has not been disclosed.
What’s Next in the Courtroom?
The stakes are high as the legal drama unfolds. Cardi B’s attorneys are pushing for a dismissal of Tasha K’s bankruptcy case, alleging fraudulent intent, while Tasha K is fighting to preserve her career and avoid financial ruin. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how defamation awards are enforced against high-profile individuals, particularly in cases involving social media influencers.
With both women refusing to back down, the courtroom battle is shaping up to be as headline-grabbing as the original defamation suit. For now, the public waits with bated breath to see how the judge will rule—and whether this feud will finally come to an end or continue to dominate the headlines.
