News | Entertainment
17 Feb 2026 11:48
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Cardi B has been awarded $1.25 million in her federal libel lawsuit against Latasha Kebe

    The rapper sued Latasha, who is better known online as Tasha K and is the host of the YouTube channel 'UnWineWithTashaK', for making accusations about her in some of her videos, including that she took drugs, had sexually transmitted diseases and once worked as a prostitute.


    According to TMZ, Tasha has been ordered to pay Cardi $1.25 million in general damages and $250,000 medical expenses.

    A jury found Tasha liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, and causing emotional distress.

    Following the verdict, Cardi wrote on Twitter: "Why am I happy but sad at the same time?"

    She also took to her Instagram Stories to post a picture appearing to be of her late grandmother.

    A caption read: "My queen thank you for hearing my prayers... only you know those nights that I cried to you feeling hopeless and tired, even when it seems like I have the world on my hands."

    Tasha wrote on Twitter: "My Husband, Attorney's, & I fought really hard.

    I want to thank them for their long hours and sleepless nights. Winos it's only up from here. See y'all in a few days. Back to work.

    "I forgot to thank all of the viewers for all of your support. In this business, this is part of the protocol. Everyone in my seat has been through this, & this ain't the last. This comes with the territory. See y'all Friday! It's long overdue! (sic)"

    Earlier this month, Cardi broke down in tears and recalled feeling "extremely suicidal" while testifying in the libel case.

    During a Georgia court hearing, the 29-year-old star said: "I felt extremely suicidal."

    The 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker added how she suffered from fatigue, anxiety, and migraines, and lost weight as a result.

    The 'Up' hitmaker also claimed her relationship with her husband Offset

    - with whom she has three-year-old daughter Kulture and a four-month-old son - was impacted by the videos made by Tasha over a period of 14 months.

    Cardi first took action against the vlogger in March 2019.

    Part of the lawsuit read: "While Plaintiff was pregnant, on or around April 13, 2018, Kebe published a video where Kebe stated that as a result of Plaintiff's actions, Plaintiff's then-unborn child may have intellectual disabilities."

    © 2026 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     17 Feb: Jo Wood has decided to stay single for now after failing to find a suitable man on dating apps
     17 Feb: Lucy Hale has sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand during a recent coffee date with Phillip Lopez in Los Angeles
     17 Feb: Margot Robbie would've "risked it all" for Lord of Rings character Aragon during her teenage years
     17 Feb: Iran's state TV airs 'forced confessions' of 'scapegoats' whose families fear could face execution
     17 Feb: Michelle Yeoh thinks Hollywood can be slow to progress because some people are scared to "lose out"
     17 Feb: Chloë Sevigny wants to celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of New York fashion
     17 Feb: Peter Andre won't be spending Valentine's Day with his wife Emily
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Irish rugby to investigate racial abuse towards Test debutant Edwin Edogbo More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Pharmacists have accepted a Health New Zealand pay offer More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jo Wood has decided to stay single for now after failing to find a suitable man on dating apps 11:27

    National:
    What Thailand’s election means for the future of the country – and its beleaguered pro-democracy forces 11:17

    Rugby:
    Irish rugby to investigate racial abuse towards Test debutant Edwin Edogbo 11:17

    Business:
    Pharmacists have accepted a Health New Zealand pay offer 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Lucy Hale has sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing a ring on her left hand during a recent coffee date with Phillip Lopez in Los Angeles 10:57

    Soccer:
    Lowly Macclesfield FC's run in the FA Cup has come to an end in deflating fashion 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Margot Robbie would've "risked it all" for Lord of Rings character Aragon during her teenage years 10:27

    National:
    Amazon’s Ring wanted to track your pets. It revealed the future of surveillance 10:27

    Auckland:
    A person's died in hospital following critical injuries obtained in a two vehicle crash in West Auckland late last night 10:27

    Living & Travel:
    Are the costumes for Wuthering Heights accurate? No. Are they magnificent? Absolutely yes 10:17


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd