Cardi B wins permanent injunction after blogger’s “false and defamatory” comments

A judge has ordered blogger Tasha K to take down over a dozen videos and social media posts deemed “false and defamatory” following a jury verdict in January.

The judge’s ruling says Tasha K has five days to delete her statements that claim Cardi B “performed a debasing act with a bottle”. Additionally, she wrongly said that the rapper has herpes and HPV, has used cocaine, committed adultery, and participated in prostitution.

Cardi received the injunction after securing $4million in punitive damages after Kebe was found guilty of defamation, invasion of privacy, and causing the rapper emotional distress.

The trial in January lasted a week, and on the fourth day, Cardi admitted that the “false” online rumours had left her feeling “helpless” and “extremely suicidal”. She said: “Only an evil person could do that shit.”
During questioning, Kebe allegedly admitted to jurors she knowingly told to increase her income. She is reportedly set to appeal.

Following the verdict in January, Cardi said: “After almost four years of repeated libel and slander against me, being able to walk away from this victorious brings me great happiness. During this trial, all of you have learned about the darkest time in my life. That moment in time was fueled by the vile, disgusting, and completely false narratives that were repeatedly and relentlessly being shared online.

“I thought I would never be heard or vindicated and I felt completely helpless and vulnerable. I have never taken for granted the platform that my fame allows me to have, which is why for over three years I dedicated every resource I had to seek justice. And not just justice for me.

“The truth is that the intentional harm that was done to me, is done to countless others every day. The only difference between me and the high schooler who is being cyberbullied and lied on by their classmates is the money and resources I have access to. We collectively have to say enough is enough.”