Cardi B was awarded over $4 million in her libel suit against blogger Tasha K this week, bringing the nearly four-year ordeal to a close. But as Cardi B fans celebrate on Twitter, the platinum-selling rapper is having mixed feelings. As she asked via Twitter on Monday (January 24), “How am I happy and sad at the same time?”
In a follow-up post, Cardi expounded on the topic and used her court victory to shine light on an important cause — suicide prevention.
“During this trial, all of you have learned about the darkest time in my life,” she said in part. “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.
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“I really hope that my experience forces all of us, but especially the platforms who allow this behavior to be a part of their communities, to re-think what moves us forward as a society versus what cripples us.”
The Bronx native included the suicide prevention national hotline at the end of her statement and encouraged anyone who’s struggling with their mental health to seek help.
Meanwhile, Tasha K says she’s getting ready to prepare her final statement on the case, writing on Twitter, “I will be making my FIRST and ONLY statement about the case Wednesday 1/26/22 EST on my @YouTube channel.” She previously addressed the case hours after Cardi B was awarded the initial $1.25 million on Monday (January 24).
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Cardi B Reacts To Victory Over Blogger Tasha K As She's Awarded Another $2.8M In Court
“My Husband, Attorney’s, & I fought really hard,” she said. “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.” She followed up with, “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!”
I will be making my FIRST and ONLY statement about the case Wednesday 1/26/22 at 7pm est on my @YouTube channel.
— unWinewithTashaK (@unwinewithtasha) January 25, 2022
While Tasha K’s legal team plans to appeal, there’s no escaping the court of public opinion. Twitter erupted with brutal reactions to Cardi B’s victory over Tasha K with comments such as, “Karma Paid Tasha A Visit This Wannabe Journalist Got Exactly What She Deserves” to “Tasha K is finished!!”
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Check out some of the reactions below.
Karma Paid Tasha A Visit This Wannabe Journalist Got Exactly What She Deserves #CardiB#CardiBwon#TashaKpic.twitter.com/CSkVRywCuI
— Believe All Victims (@jonquil435) January 24, 2022
Not Tasha K owing Cardi NOW 4 million ????. That’s what her ignorant ass get. And it’s about time too. #TashaK#CardiB#Victorypic.twitter.com/bHPXEtq6XR
— ERIC (@EricUnedited) January 25, 2022
Tasha K really didn't think Cardi B was ever gonna take her to court which is why she continued to make videos telling lies on her #TashaK#CardiBpic.twitter.com/kEXUF8iGVa
— RuPaul's Coffee Enema (@Shutheesmurfup) January 24, 2022
#TashaK played herself so bad.
But we knew that already
? pic.twitter.com/GiDExJLvI9— social media is corny. (@IDNTLIKEANYOFU) January 24, 2022
TASHA K IS FINISHED!!! #TashaK $1.3M in legal fees On top of the $1.25M pic.twitter.com/o7KIQWUhwR
— ComeOnNowThinkAboutIt (@ComeOnNowThink_) January 25, 2022
#TashaK In the words of DJ Khaled pic.twitter.com/IXDlzUwa7L
— JT (@JTriplett0825) January 25, 2022
#TashaK is being sued for MILLIONS!! It’s hilarious how she admitted under oath that 1. She doesn’t have any other businesses besides her YouTube channel. 2 admitted UNDER OATH that she lies about her stories! 3. Miserable women will still follow and sub to her channel. It’s sad! pic.twitter.com/WIzgYkj76C
— ComeOnNowThinkAboutIt (@ComeOnNowThink_) January 17, 2022
Everyone let’s all welcome Cardi B’s new employee! Tasha k congratulations on the job #TashaKpic.twitter.com/q4Ihs5Gfnc
— ???? ???? ℭ?? ❤️?? (@KALINITTER) January 24, 2022
Attorney Moore said about #tashak conduct. "All the posts and videos are still up. That's the epitome of actual malice. She thinks my client should have left it alone. Until when? Until #CardiB killed herself? Until she left her children motherless?"
— Dennis Byron (@MrDennisByron) January 25, 2022
Damn. #TashaK gon be paying #CardiB ? pic.twitter.com/FcXAjE6eS6
— Hey Trick Girlfriend! (@tvtalker1) January 25, 2022
So #TashaK has to pay 3.8 million to #CardiB sheesh that’s gone hurt, especially since Cardi tried to settle a year ago for a few thousand pic.twitter.com/tcSB6aoSuY
— Shanece (@IamBlkExcellnce) January 25, 2022
Welp. She has to pay $4M for being a loud dummy. Her pride just bankrupted her. Tasha K better start churning out more videos to pay that debt. #tashak#cardibpic.twitter.com/wlog5J03Li
— Dorothy Zbornak (@MsTLuvsU) January 25, 2022
Oh Ms. #TashaK ? pic.twitter.com/0rYZSrBeuN
— ??TʜᴀᴛsSᴏCᴀʀᴅɪɪ? (@ThatsSoCardii) January 25, 2022
#TashaK ain't Karma a BITCH?!
Congratulations #CardiBpic.twitter.com/S8uQEo3Ooq
— Meghan,Duchess of Advocacy World ? (@meghan_world) January 24, 2022
#CardiB wins defamation case against #TashaK
Bye, #BoosieKpic.twitter.com/NGrFLl3hb3— Speakin 4 Myself (@Speakin4Myself) January 24, 2022
Admitted to extortion.. admitted you haven’t been paying taxes.. admitted to spreading false statements… and constantly lying under oath…I wonder what else Tasha K will be hit with tomorrow because honey she just kept on digging and digging and digging herself deeper. #tashakpic.twitter.com/5JCSUIaam0
— Dorothy Zbornak (@MsTLuvsU) January 25, 2022
How’s that accuracy tasting, ma’am? #TashaK#CardiBpic.twitter.com/N1aIcnquGt
— Anony Annie (@Anony_Annie) January 24, 2022
