Blogger and podcaster Tasha K has agreed to pay Cardi B nearly $1.2 million over the next five years to settle her bankruptcy, following a $4 million defamation judgment the rapper won against her three years ago.
A judge approved the Chapter 11 reorganization plan on Monday. As part of the deal, Tasha K, whose real name is Latasha Kebe, must refrain from making any “derogatory, disparaging, or defamatory” statements about Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, or her family. This restriction extends across all platforms, including her social media, websites, and podcasts such as The Wine Cellar Podcast and Tasha K Live.
Under the agreement, Cardi B will receive monthly payments over five years, placing her as a priority creditor, similar to the IRS. In the first year, Kebe is set to pay $176,532, increasing to $318,653 by the fifth year.
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Despite this, Cardi B can still pursue the remaining balance of the $4 million judgment once the five-year period ends, potentially leading to further legal action.
“Today marks the end of a multi-year-long chapter of lies, deception, and fraudulent conveyance on the part of Tasha K, her husband, and their entities,” Cardi B’s attorney Lisa Moore told Rolling Stone. “We are thrilled to have secured such a protective plan for Cardi. While Kebe and her counsel may try to spin this as a win, trust me—it’s not.”
Cardi B initially sued Kebe in 2019 for defamation, alleging the blogger spread false claims that she had herpes, used cocaine, and worked as a prostitute. Taking the stand, Cardi B testified that the slander caused her severe anxiety, depression, and personal turmoil.
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Earlier bankruptcy filings revealed that Kebe initially claimed her net worth was less than $59,000, with her most valuable asset being a 2021 Chevy Silverado. The new repayment plan is based largely on her future earnings, including income from her husband Cheick Kebe’s company, Yelen Entertainment.
Kebe’s attorney, Chad Van Horn, called the bankruptcy plan a “milestone” that allows Kebe to repay her debts in an organized manner. “By reaching this agreement, all parties can avoid prolonged litigation—fulfilling bankruptcy’s essential purpose,” he said.
While the settlement provides temporary financial relief for Kebe, the legal battle is far from over, as Cardi B retains the right to pursue the remaining millions once the payment plan is complete.
