Gossip blogger Tasha K has agreed to pay Cardi B $60,000 to resolve a legal dispute over alleged violations of a prior non-disparagement agreement. According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the settlement aims to avoid further litigation regarding sanctions and unpaid damages stemming from a 2022 defamation victory won by the rapper.
Why did Cardi B sue Tasha K again?
The current dispute centers on a breach of a previous legal ruling. After Cardi B won a $4 million defamation judgment against Latasha Kebe (known as Tasha K) in 2022, the rapper agreed to delay collecting the full amount on the condition that Kebe stop disparaging her and her family.
Lawyers for Cardi B alleged that Kebe ignored these warnings and continued to post derogatory content on social media. The filings specifically cited posts regarding the rapper’s estranged husband, Offset, and NFL player Stefon Diggs, the father of her youngest child. According to the rapper’s legal team, they documented over two dozen “egregious violations” of the non-disparagement clause over the last year.
What are the terms of the $60,000 settlement?
The agreement filed on Tuesday establishes a strict payment timeline to resolve the current sanctions dispute. Under the terms detailed by Rolling Stone, Kebe must adhere to the following schedule:
- Initial Payment: $30,000 due within 28 days of the court order.
- Final Balance: The remaining amount must be paid on or before December 31.
The agreement includes a “default” clause. If Kebe misses a payment deadline, Cardi B can issue a written notice of default. Kebe then has five days to cure the payment. If she fails to do so, the rapper is entitled to seek the full award of $110,115.
How does this differ from the original 2022 judgment?
This $60,000 agreement is separate from the original multi-million dollar defamation award. While the 2022 case focused on the actual damages caused by Kebe’s reports, this latest motion focused on “economically painful” sanctions for defying court-ordered conduct.
| Legal Action | Primary Focus | Financial Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Defamation Trial | False claims and character assassination | $4 Million Judgment |
| 2024 Sanctions Motion | Violation of non-disparagement deal | $60,000 Settlement |
What happens if Tasha K continues to post?
The rapper’s legal team described the previous year as a “cat and mouse” game, claiming Kebe believed she was “above the law” and “invulnerable.” The April filing stated that Kebe openly admitted in public broadcasts her intent to resume harassment once her debts were settled.
Representatives for both Almánzar and Kebe did not respond to requests for comment regarding the specific terms of the Tuesday filing.
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