American rapper Belcalis Almánzar, widely known as Cardi B, has secured a $1.2 million repayment plan from media personality Tasha K following a lengthy legal battle over defamation.
According to Rolling Stone, a judge finalized the repayment terms on February 24, 2025. The court ruled that Tasha K must pay Cardi B $1.2 million in monthly installments over the next five years. This decision stems from the $4 million defamation judgment awarded to Cardi B in 2022 after a court found Tasha K guilty of spreading false and damaging statements about the rapper.
While the current repayment plan covers a portion of the total judgment, the court’s decision allows Cardi B to pursue the remaining balance after the five-year payment period ends if the full amount is not settled.
In addition to the financial penalties, Tasha K has agreed to stop making defamatory or harmful statements about Cardi B and her family across all platforms. This restriction applies to her social media channels, including YouTube, where she initially published the controversial content, as well as her podcasts and other public forums.
However, the agreement does not impose similar restrictions on Cardi B. This means that the rapper is free to speak publicly about Tasha K without legal repercussions under the current settlement.
The legal battle began when Cardi B filed a lawsuit against Tasha K in 2019. The lawsuit alleged that the YouTuber had engaged in a smear campaign by spreading malicious and false claims about the rapper. These claims included accusations that Cardi B had hemps, used cocaine, and worked as a prostitute.
Throughout the trial, Cardi B testified that the false statements had a severe impact on her mental health, leading to anxiety and emotional distress. She revealed that the defamatory remarks caused significant personal suffering and damaged her public image.
In January 2022, the court sided with Cardi B, awarding her nearly $4 million in damages. This amount included $1.25 million in general damages, $1.5 million in punitive damages, and $1.3 million to cover legal fees.
Following the court’s judgment, Tasha K faced significant financial strain. In 2023, she filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, claiming she was unable to meet the financial obligations of the judgment. The bankruptcy filing temporarily halted Cardi B’s collection efforts while the court reviewed her financial situation.
Despite the filing, Cardi B remained determined to collect the judgment, leading to the recent repayment plan approved by the court.
Reacting to the court’s decision, Cardi B expressed her gratitude and faith through a post on her social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Sharing a verse from the Holy Quran, she wrote:
The rapper’s post suggests a sense of relief and vindication after years of legal proceedings and public scrutiny.
With the repayment plan now in place, Tasha K is required to make regular payments to Cardi B for the next five years. If she fails to comply or complete the payments, Cardi B retains the right to pursue the outstanding balance.
The case has drawn widespread attention as an example of how social media influencers and content creators can face significant legal consequences for spreading false information. It also highlights the growing tension between freedom of speech and the responsibility to avoid defamatory statements in the digital age.
