Cardi B Seeks Sanctions Against Blogger Over Defamation Deal

Grammy-winning artist Cardi B has asked a judge to impose significant sanctions on gossip blogger Tasha K, also known as Latasha Kebe. Cardi B alleges Kebe has repeatedly violated a non-disparagement agreement established in March. This agreement was a condition for Cardi B to delay collecting the full $3.9 million defamation judgment awarded to her four years ago.

Under the terms of the agreement, Kebe is obligated to pay $1.2 million over five years. However, Cardi B's legal team contends that Kebe began violating the pact almost immediately. The filings claim Kebe has engaged in a relentless campaign of targeted harassment through coded references and strategic provocations, which her audience readily identifies as being about Cardi B and her family.

Cardi B's lawyers state they have had to constantly monitor Kebe's social media, documenting over two dozen alleged violations. Recent posts, made less than an hour before the new motion was filed, included commentary about Cardi B's estranged husband, Offset, and his alleged gambling habits. Cardi B seeks coercive sanctions to ensure future compliance, arguing that without economically painful penalties, Kebe has no incentive to stop her behavior.

In the original defamation lawsuit, Cardi B claimed Kebe's "campaign of slander" included false accusations about her health and profession. Cardi B testified in court that these statements caused her severe anxiety and depression. Kebe's lawyer has previously described the bankruptcy plan as a "milestone" agreement aimed at avoiding prolonged litigation.