Tasha K Found in Civil Contempt Against Cardi B, Owes More

It seems the legal drama between rapper Cardi B and blogger Tasha K is far from over. In a recent development, a federal bankruptcy judge has found Tasha K, whose legal name is Latasha Transrina Kebe, in civil contempt. This ruling stems from her repeated violations of a court-ordered non-disparagement agreement.

The Non-Disparagement Agreement

Following Cardi B’s victory in a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit, Tasha K filed for bankruptcy. As part of the terms to potentially reduce her debt, she agreed to a strict non-disparagement clause. This agreement explicitly prohibited her from speaking negatively about Cardi B, her family, and her inner circle, often referred to as the “Almánzar Parties.”

However, the judge’s filing indicates that Tasha K failed to comply. The court specifically pointed to public comments made about Cardi B’s estranged husband, Offset, and NFL player Stefon Diggs. The judge noted that Tasha K used “thinly veiled commentary” and “strategic provocation” to circumvent the agreement, knowing her large online following would understand her targets.

Tasha K’s Defense and the Court’s Rejection

When confronted in court, Tasha K reportedly did not deny making the posts across various platforms, including YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, and even radio. Her defense? That she had a “legal right to say it.” This argument was swiftly rejected by the judge.

The court emphasized that compliance with a confirmed bankruptcy reorganization plan is mandatory. Tasha K has now been ordered to remove all offending posts immediately and cease any further prohibited commentary. While the judge did not impose automatic future monetary penalties, the message was clear: further violations will result in more significant financial consequences.

A Twist Involving Tasha’s Lawyer

Adding another layer to this legal saga, Cardi B’s legal team identified apparent errors in Tasha K’s filings, specifically citing what seemed to be fabricated legal citations. The judge reviewed the attorney’s work and imposed financial sanctions on Tasha’s lawyer, Chad T. Van Horn. He was ordered to pay 10% of Cardi B’s reply-related legal award, a significant penalty for sloppy legal work.

Meanwhile, Cardi B’s team continues its efforts to collect the original $4 million judgment. This latest ruling underscores the serious legal repercussions for violating court orders, especially in high-profile defamation cases.