Cardi B has secured a $60,000 payment from YouTuber LaTasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, following violations of a non-disparagement agreement. According to court documents filed on June 30 and obtained by PEOPLE, Kebe breached the agreement by making remarks regarding Cardi B’s estranged husband, Offset, and Stefon Diggs.
Why did Cardi B win an additional $60,000?
The payment stems from Kebe’s failure to adhere to a non-disparagement clause established during a previous bankruptcy deal. This agreement was intended to delay payments on a massive defamation judgment, provided Kebe refrained from making disparaging comments about Cardi B or her family.
Court documents indicate that Kebe violated these terms after making recent remarks about Offset and Stefon Diggs, and was ordered to reimburse Cardi B more than $110,000 in legal fees. Following these violations, Cardi B’s legal team requested “economically painful” sanctions. The latest agreement reduces that amount to $60,000. This reduction is contingent on the “UnWineWithTashaK” host making both payments in a timely manner.
Cardi B’s attorneys reported to the court that they have had to constantly monitor and document Kebe’s social media activity, identifying more than two dozen “egregious violations” of the clause. Cardi B’s attorney declined to comment on the specific settlement details.
The $60,000 settlement is a significant reduction from the original $110,000 in legal fees Cardi B was ordered to recover, provided the payments are made according to the new court-approved timeline.
How does this compare to the original $4 million judgment?
The recent $60,000 dispute is a subset of a much larger legal battle that began in 2019. To understand the scale of the current litigation, it is necessary to look at the original 2022 verdict.
In January 2022, Cardi B won a total of $4 million in defamation and libel suits against Kebe. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the breakdown of that original award included:
- $1.25 million: Awarded after Kebe was found liable for invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Nearly $3 million: Awarded in punitive damages and attorney fees following a slander lawsuit, per Billboard.
The original lawsuit was triggered by Kebe’s claims that Cardi B was a prostitute, cheated on her husband, used cocaine, and contracted herpes and HPV. Cardi B testified during the proceedings that these claims caused her to feel “extremely suicidal,” according to Billboard.
The rising trend of non-disparagement enforcement in the creator economy
This case highlights an emerging trend in celebrity litigation: the use of hyper-specific non-disparagement clauses to police influencer and YouTuber commentary. As social media creators gain massive platforms, celebrities are increasingly using bankruptcy-related settlements to create “financial guardrails” around their personal lives.
Legal experts note that the cost of “egregious violations” is rising. In the past, a defamation suit might end with a single judgment. However, as seen in the Cardi B case, modern settlements often include ongoing monitoring requirements. This creates a cycle where influencers face continuous legal scrutiny and additional financial penalties for every social media post that breaches an agreement.
Furthermore, the use of “economically painful” sanctions suggests that legal teams are moving toward real-time enforcement. Rather than waiting years for a new trial, attorneys are using existing settlement terms to trigger immediate fee reimbursements, making the cost of social media commentary a direct and ongoing business risk for content creators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tasha K?
LaTasha Kebe, known professionally as Tasha K, is a YouTuber and blogger who was found liable in a 2022 defamation and libel lawsuit brought by rapper Cardi B.
Why did Cardi B sue Tasha K?
According to the 2019 lawsuit, Cardi B accused Kebe of making malicious and false claims regarding her personal life, health, and character, including allegations of drug use and infidelity.
What happens if a non-disparagement agreement is broken?
As demonstrated in this case, breaking such an agreement can lead to court-ordered sanctions, the requirement to pay the other party’s legal fees, and the potential loss of favorable payment terms in a settlement.
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