The legal saga between rapper Cardi B and vlogger Tasha K is far from over. While Cardi B won a significant defamation lawsuit against Tasha K, the fight for the awarded damages continues. Now, Cardi B is taking aim at Tasha K’s husband, Cheickna Kebe, alleging he’s been instrumental in helping his wife hide assets to avoid paying the judgment.
The Defamation Case and Judgment
This whole situation dates back to a defamation lawsuit filed by Cardi B against Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe) for spreading false and damaging rumors. These included accusations of drug use, prostitution, STIs, and infidelity. Cardi B testified that these claims caused her severe emotional distress, anxiety, and significant damage to her reputation, especially during her pregnancy.
In 2022, a federal jury found Tasha K liable for defamation, ruling that she acted with “actual malice” – a crucial legal standard for public figures. The jury awarded Cardi B nearly $4 million in damages. Despite the verdict, Tasha K has continued to challenge the judgment through bankruptcy proceedings and appeals.
Cardi B Targets Tasha K’s Husband
While a repayment arrangement was reportedly agreed upon in 2025, requiring Tasha K to make structured payments, Cardi B’s team now claims that Cheickna Kebe is actively involved in helping his wife evade her financial obligations. Court documents suggest Cardi B alleges Kebe “fraudulently received, concealed, or diverted” marital assets, starting around 2022, shortly after Tasha K lost the court case.
The accusation is that the couple transferred assets from Tasha K’s business, Kebe Studios, to a new entity, effectively leaving Kebe Studios as an “empty shell” with no assets for Cardi B to collect from. Kebe Studios was reportedly responsible for $2.9 million of the $4 million judgment.
New Business Entity Raises Suspicion
Further fueling Cardi B’s claims, it’s reported that Cheickna Kebe created a new business, Yelen Entertainment, shortly before the $4 million judgment was finalized. Cardi B’s legal team alleges that funds from Tasha K’s online businesses and social media activities are being funneled through Yelen Entertainment, suggesting a deliberate attempt to shield income from collection efforts.
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