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{{short description|American comedian and social media personality (born 1982)}}
{{short description|American comedian and social media personality (born 1982)}}
{{POV|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox person
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| name = Tasha K
| name = Tasha K
| image = File:Tasha K.jpg
| image = File:Tasha K.jpg
| caption = Tasha K at Flamingo theatre
| caption = Tasha K at Flamingo theatre
| birth_name = Latasha Transrina Kebe
| birth_name =
| birth_place = [[Panama City, Florida]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Panama City, Florida]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|3|10}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|3|10}}
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| years_active = 2010–present
| years_active = 2010–present
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| spouse =
* [[A. D. Harris High School]]
| spouse = Cheickna Kebe
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'''Tasha K''' is an American comedian, celebrity news broadcaster and online personality. She has been featured on [[The Shade Room]], [[TMZ]], [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]], [[Daily Mail]], [[Essence (magazine)|Essence]], [[New York Post]], [[Radar Online]], [[Page Six]], [[E! News]], [[Rolling Stone]], [[The Nick Cannon Show]], [[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]], [[Complex Networks|Complex]] and [[Huffington post|HuffPost]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-10-22 |title=Megan Thee Stallion Seemingly Denies Allegations From Tasha K About Her Damaging Teyana Taylor's Home |url=https://theshaderoom.com/megan-thee-stallion-seemingly-denies-from-tasha-k-about-her-damaging-teyana-taylors-home/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=The Shade Room |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Tasha K on TashaK Live |url=https://www.tashaklive.com/community/posts/nick-cannon-called-your-girl-to-host |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=TashaK Live |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine |last=Dillon |first=Nancy |date=2024-01-25 |title=Kevin Hart Loses Bid to Get 'Defamatory' Tasha K Video Removed |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/kevin-hart-tashak-assistant-video-defamation-case-1234954284/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over 'Malicious' Claims of Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/soulja-boy-tasha-k-defamation-claims-sexual-encounter-man/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Latasha Transrina Kebe''', known as '''Tasha K''' (born 10 March 1982) is an American comedian, celebrity news broadcaster and online personality.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Latasha is known for her YouTube ''UNWINEWITHTASHAK'', which focuses on entertainment and celebrity news and scandals with a blend of comedy and wine tasting.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-11 |title=Tasha K, Biography including her age, height, career, net worth, family |url=https://www.gistlover.com/tasha-k-biography-including-her-age-height-career-net-worth-family/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Gistlover |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Latasha is known for her [[YouTube]] channel ''UNWINEWITHTASHAK'', which focuses on entertainment and celebrity news and scandals with a blend of comedy and wine tasting.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-11 |title=Tasha K, Biography including her age, height, career, net worth, family |url=https://www.gistlover.com/tasha-k-biography-including-her-age-height-career-net-worth-family/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Gistlover |language=en-GB}}</ref>


As a comedian, she hosts the Come Tea comedy show.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-10 |title=Tasha K keeps it real with "Come-tea" Comedy Show at Helium Club |url=https://www.wishtv.com/news/allindiana/tasha-k-keeps-it-real-with-come-tea-comedy-show-at-helium-club/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=WISH-TV |language=en-US}}</ref>
As a comedian, she hosts the Come Tea comedy show.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-10 |title=Tasha K keeps it real with "Come-tea" Comedy Show at Helium Club |url=https://www.wishtv.com/news/allindiana/tasha-k-keeps-it-real-with-come-tea-comedy-show-at-helium-club/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=WISH-TV |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Legal issues ==
== Legal issues ==
Tasha K faced a [[lawsuit]] from rapper [[Cardi B]] in a 2019, filed in the [[Georgia (U.S. state)|US District of Georgia]]. She was found guilty by the jury and directed to pay $4 million in damages.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Tasha K Not Off the Hook Despite Bankruptcy Claim in Cardi B $4 Million Settlement, Court Docs Show |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/tasha-k-cardi-b-four-million-settlement-pay |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> Tasha K later [[Bankruptcy|filed for bankruptcy]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-15 |title=Cardi B Brings Tasha K's Husband to Court And Requests Couple's Money App Transactions |url=https://thesource.com/2023/09/15/cardi-b-brings-tasha-ks-husband-to-court-and-requests-couples-money-app-transactions/,%20https://thesource.com/2023/09/15/cardi-b-brings-tasha-ks-husband-to-court-and-requests-couples-money-app-transactions/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref> however Cardi B alleged that Tasha K kept offshore accounts,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-04-30 |title=Tasha K Claims Panic Led To Creation Of Offshore Trusts Amid Cardi B Lawsuit |url=https://thesource.com/2024/04/30/tasha-k-claims-panic-led-to-creation-of-offshore-trusts-amid-cardi-b-lawsuit/,%20https://thesource.com/2024/04/30/tasha-k-claims-panic-led-to-creation-of-offshore-trusts-amid-cardi-b-lawsuit/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardi B Accuses Tasha K of Stashing Cash in Offshore Accounts |url=https://www.bet.com/article/75xlnf/cardi-b-is-no-laying-off-of-tasha-k-claims-blogger-is-hiding-money-in-an-offshore-account |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> and the judge ruled that Tasha K pay Cardi B damages regardless of the bankruptcy claim.<ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine |last=Donahue |first=Bill |date=2023-10-09 |title=YouTuber Who Defamed Cardi B Can't Dodge Most of $4M Judgment Via Bankruptcy |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/youtuber-defamed-cardi-b-must-pay-bankruptcy-1235437397/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-04-24 |title=Cardi B's Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K's Hidden Trust In Africa |url=https://thesource.com/2024/04/24/cardi-bs-legal-team-allegedly-discovers-tasha-ks-hidden-trust-in-africa/,%20https://thesource.com/2024/04/24/cardi-bs-legal-team-allegedly-discovers-tasha-ks-hidden-trust-in-africa/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref> She later apologized to Cardi B.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-26 |title=Is the Legal Feud Between Cardi B., YouTuber Tasha K About to Come to an End? |url=https://www.theroot.com/is-the-legal-feud-between-cardi-b-youtuber-tasha-k-ab-1850964188 |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=The Root |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-19 |title=Tasha K Says Sorry To Cardi B |url=https://www.hot97.com/news/tasha-k-says-sorry-to-cardi-b-then-deletes-the-message/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=HOT 97 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Tasha K faced a [[lawsuit]] from rapper [[Cardi B]] in a 2019, filed in the [[Georgia (U.S. state)|US District of Georgia]]. She was found liable by the jury and directed to pay $4 million in damages.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Tasha K Not Off the Hook Despite Bankruptcy Claim in Cardi B $4 Million Settlement, Court Docs Show |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/tasha-k-cardi-b-four-million-settlement-pay |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> Tasha K later [[Bankruptcy|filed for bankruptcy]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-15 |title=Cardi B Brings Tasha K's Husband to Court And Requests Couple's Money App Transactions |url=https://thesource.com/2023/09/15/cardi-b-brings-tasha-ks-husband-to-court-and-requests-couples-money-app-transactions/,%20https://thesource.com/2023/09/15/cardi-b-brings-tasha-ks-husband-to-court-and-requests-couples-money-app-transactions/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref> however Cardi B alleged that Tasha K kept offshore accounts,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-04-30 |title=Tasha K Claims Panic Led To Creation Of Offshore Trusts Amid Cardi B Lawsuit |url=https://thesource.com/2024/04/30/tasha-k-claims-panic-led-to-creation-of-offshore-trusts-amid-cardi-b-lawsuit/,%20https://thesource.com/2024/04/30/tasha-k-claims-panic-led-to-creation-of-offshore-trusts-amid-cardi-b-lawsuit/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardi B Accuses Tasha K of Stashing Cash in Offshore Accounts |url=https://www.bet.com/article/75xlnf/cardi-b-is-no-laying-off-of-tasha-k-claims-blogger-is-hiding-money-in-an-offshore-account |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> and the judge ruled that Tasha K pay Cardi B damages regardless of the bankruptcy claim.<ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine |last=Donahue |first=Bill |date=2023-10-09 |title=YouTuber Who Defamed Cardi B Can't Dodge Most of $4M Judgment Via Bankruptcy |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/youtuber-defamed-cardi-b-must-pay-bankruptcy-1235437397/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-04-24 |title=Cardi B's Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K's Hidden Trust In Africa |url=https://thesource.com/2024/04/24/cardi-bs-legal-team-allegedly-discovers-tasha-ks-hidden-trust-in-africa/,%20https://thesource.com/2024/04/24/cardi-bs-legal-team-allegedly-discovers-tasha-ks-hidden-trust-in-africa/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Source |language=en-US}}</ref> She later apologized to Cardi B.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-26 |title=Is the Legal Feud Between Cardi B., YouTuber Tasha K About to Come to an End? |url=https://www.theroot.com/is-the-legal-feud-between-cardi-b-youtuber-tasha-k-ab-1850964188 |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=The Root |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-19 |title=Tasha K Says Sorry To Cardi B |url=https://www.hot97.com/news/tasha-k-says-sorry-to-cardi-b-then-deletes-the-message/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=HOT 97 |language=en-US}}</ref>


[[Kevin Hart]] filed a lawsuit against his former secretary, Miesha Shakes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kevin Hart Files Lawsuit Against Tasha K and Former Assistant For Extortion |url=https://www.bet.com/article/pwp0xo/kevin-hart-files-lawsuit-against-tasha-k-and-former-assitant-for-extortion |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Comedian Kevin Hart sues YouTuber Tasha K for extortion following scandalous claims |url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2023/12/28/658cfbbf268e3e291e8b45a3.html |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=MARCA |language=en}}</ref> Tasha K was involved in the lawsuit because. Hart believed that his former secretary got malicious information about this life by eavesdropping on his private conversations and revealed them in her interview with Tasha K.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-26 |title=Kevin Hart's Restraining Order Denied In Defamatory Case Against Tasha K And Ex-Assistant |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/kevin-hart-restraining-order-denied-defamatory-case-tasha-k-1234845398/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=VIBE |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kevin Hart Takes Legal Action Against Youtuber Tasha K Over Alleged Extortion |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/kevin-hart-takes-legal-action-against-youtuber-tasha-k-over-alleged-extortion-101703729443043-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2023-12-28 |title=Kevin Hart Sues YouTuber Tasha K for Extortion |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/kevin-hart-sues-assistant-tasha-k-extortion-defamatory-interview-1234937121/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> He also accused his secretary, Shakes, of violating her [[non-disclosure agreement]] (NDA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Kevin Hart reportedly sues YouTuber Tasha K, former assistant over "false and defamatory" interview |url=https://wtop.com/social-media/2023/12/kevin-hart-reportedly-sues-youtuber-tasha-k-former-assistant-over-false-and-defamatory-interview/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=WTOP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kevin Hart Sues YouTuber Tasha K And His Former Assistant for Extortion over 'False and Defamatory' Interview |url=https://people.com/kevin-hart-sues-former-assistant-and-youtube-interviewer-8420447 |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=People Magazine |language=en}}</ref> The interview was recorded in November 2023, and despite a cease and desist letter from Hart, Kebe posted the interview on her website.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |last4= |first4= |last5= |first5= |date=2023-12-27 |title=Kevin Hart Sues Controversial YouTuber Tasha K for Extortion |url=https://pagesix.com/2023/12/27/celebrity-news/kevin-hart-sues-controversial-youtuber-tasha-k-for-extortion/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Page Six |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>https://www.courthousenews.com/kevin-hart-can-pursue-defamation-claim-against-youtube-personality-tasha-k/</ref> Hart later filed for the interview to be removed.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-12-28 |title=Kevin Hart Sues YouTuber Tasha K and His Former Assistant Over Alleged Extortion Attempt |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/kevin-hart-sues-youtuber-tasha-k-former-assistant-1235776156/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> The judge dismissed the case.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-04-03 |title=Kevin Hart Believes Ex-Assistant Was Listening To His Private Conversations 'Through Walls' In Tasha K Lawsuit |url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/kevin-hart-ex-assistant-listening-through-walls-tasha-k-lawsuit/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Black Enterprise |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite magazine |last=Dillon |first=Nancy |date=2024-01-25 |title=Kevin Hart Loses Bid to Get 'Defamatory' Tasha K Video Removed |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/kevin-hart-tashak-assistant-video-defamation-case-1234954284/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[Kevin Hart]] filed a lawsuit against Tasha K for defamation and extortion, relating to Tasha K's publication of an interview with Hart's former secretary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kevin Hart Files Lawsuit Against Tasha K and Former Assistant For Extortion |url=https://www.bet.com/article/pwp0xo/kevin-hart-files-lawsuit-against-tasha-k-and-former-assitant-for-extortion |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Comedian Kevin Hart sues YouTuber Tasha K for extortion following scandalous claims |url=https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2023/12/28/658cfbbf268e3e291e8b45a3.html |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=MARCA |language=en}}</ref> In January 2024 the judge rejected Hart's request for a temporary restraining order to force Tasha K to take the interview down.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-26 |title=Kevin Hart's Restraining Order Denied In Defamatory Case Against Tasha K And Ex-Assistant |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/kevin-hart-restraining-order-denied-defamatory-case-tasha-k-1234845398/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=VIBE |language=en-US}}</ref>


The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] (BOP) and Tasha K were sued by singer [[R. Kelly]] for in a case that he alleged the BOP sold his digital prison records, including his phone calls to Tasha K.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Suing Prison Officials For Allegedly Leaking His Emails & Call Logs To Tasha K |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/r-kelly-lawsuit-prison-officials-leaked-emails-tasha-k |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref> Kelly’s lawyers alleged negligence, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil theft, civil conspiracy, and violation of the [[computer fraud]] and Abuse Act.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2023-11-13 |title=R. Kelly Sues Federal Prison Bureau for Allegedly Leaking Private Info to YouTube Host |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/r-kelly-sues-federal-prison-bureau-illegal-leaks-youtube-host-1235470645/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Department of Justice|Department of Justice's]] investigation found that at least 60 officers accessed his records, with one officer allegedly providing them to Tasha K.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Sues YouTube Personality, Prison Bureau Over Alleged Leak Of Private Info |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/r-kelly-sues-tasha-k-bureau-prison-leak_n_6552d4b9e4b0c9f246616097 |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> Kelly claims the leaks included recordings of his phone calls with his legal team and girlfriend, which left him isolated and fearful to communicate with his attorneys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Comes for Tasha K While He's in Prison |url=https://www.theroot.com/r-kelly-comes-for-tasha-k-while-hes-in-prison-1851021210 |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=The Root |language=en}}</ref>
The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] (BOP) and Tasha K were sued by singer [[R. Kelly]] for in a case that he alleged the BOP sold his digital prison records, including his phone calls to Tasha K.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Suing Prison Officials For Allegedly Leaking His Emails & Call Logs To Tasha K |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/r-kelly-lawsuit-prison-officials-leaked-emails-tasha-k |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref> Kelly's lawyers alleged negligence, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil theft, civil conspiracy, and violation of the [[computer fraud]] and Abuse Act.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2023-11-13 |title=R. Kelly Sues Federal Prison Bureau for Allegedly Leaking Private Info to YouTube Host |url=https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/r-kelly-sues-federal-prison-bureau-illegal-leaks-youtube-host-1235470645/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Department of Justice|Department of Justice's]] investigation found that at least 60 officers accessed his records, with one officer allegedly providing them to Tasha K.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Sues YouTube Personality, Prison Bureau Over Alleged Leak Of Private Info |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/r-kelly-sues-tasha-k-bureau-prison-leak_n_6552d4b9e4b0c9f246616097 |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref> Kelly claims the leaks included recordings of his phone calls with his legal team and girlfriend, which left him isolated and fearful to communicate with his attorneys.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=R. Kelly Comes for Tasha K While He's in Prison |url=https://www.theroot.com/r-kelly-comes-for-tasha-k-while-hes-in-prison-1851021210 |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=The Root |language=en}}</ref>


[[Soulja Boy]] sued Tasha K and reality star William The Baddest for defamation, violation of privacy, amongst other allegations over homosexual allegations they spread about him.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K And William The Baddest For Defamation Following "Gay Rumors" |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/soulja-boy-suing-tasha-k-william-the-baddest-defamation-lawsuit-1234896496/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over Interview Claiming He Had Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.bet.com/article/7w066n/soulja-boy-sues-tasha-k-for-defamation-over-interview-claiming-he-had-sexual-encounter-with-man |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> Although Soulja Boy vehemently denied the allegations,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K Over Interview Claiming Rapper Had Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/soulja-boy-tasha-k-lawsuit-1235063358/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":62">{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over 'Malicious' Claims of Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/soulja-boy-tasha-k-defamation-claims-sexual-encounter-man/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> on Tasha K's podcast, William The Baddest claimed t that he had a sexual encounter with Soulja Boy, describing explicit details.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-24 |title=Soulja Boy sues YouTuber Tasha K for alleging he had "intimate moment" with a man |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/soulja-boy-files-lawsuit-tasha-k-3777523 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-24 |title=Soulja Boy's Defamation Lawsuit Gets Defiant Response From Tasha K |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/soulja-boy-lawsuit-response-tasha-k |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref>
[[Soulja Boy]] sued Tasha K and reality star William The Baddest for defamation, violation of privacy, amongst other allegations over homosexual allegations they spread about him.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K And William The Baddest For Defamation Following "Gay Rumors" |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/soulja-boy-suing-tasha-k-william-the-baddest-defamation-lawsuit-1234896496/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over Interview Claiming He Had Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.bet.com/article/7w066n/soulja-boy-sues-tasha-k-for-defamation-over-interview-claiming-he-had-sexual-encounter-with-man |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> Although Soulja Boy vehemently denied the allegations,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K Over Interview Claiming Rapper Had Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/soulja-boy-tasha-k-lawsuit-1235063358/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":62">{{Cite magazine |last= |first= |date=2024-07-18 |title=Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over 'Malicious' Claims of Sexual Encounter With Man |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/soulja-boy-tasha-k-defamation-claims-sexual-encounter-man/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> on Tasha K's podcast, William The Baddest claimed that he had a sexual encounter with Soulja Boy, describing explicit details.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-24 |title=Soulja Boy sues YouTuber Tasha K for alleging he had "intimate moment" with a man |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/soulja-boy-files-lawsuit-tasha-k-3777523 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-07-24 |title=Soulja Boy's Defamation Lawsuit Gets Defiant Response From Tasha K |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/soulja-boy-lawsuit-response-tasha-k |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref>


Tasha K won in a $360 million lawsuit brought by Bishop [[Lamor Whitehead]], known as “Pastor Bling Bling.<ref>https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/831473-tasha-k-bishop-lamor-whitehead-lawsuit-gossip-news</ref><ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-why-bishop-lamor-whitehead-sue-tasha-k-details-explored-celebrity-gossip-blogger-wins-360-million-lawsuit</ref> Whitehead sued her for defamation and invasion of privacy over claims she made on her podcast, Unwine With Tasha K, regarding his purchase of a $2 million mansion with just $10.<ref>https://www.wbls.com/news/tasha-k-wins-360m-lawsuit-against-bishop-lamor-whitehead/</ref> The court ruled that Tasha K’s statements were not defamatory and that some were likely accurate.<ref>https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/judge-tasha-k-360m-bishop-lamor-whitehead-lawsuit-1234902997/</ref>
Tasha K won in a $360 million lawsuit brought by Bishop [[Lamor Whitehead]], known as "Pastor Bling Bling".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/831473-tasha-k-bishop-lamor-whitehead-lawsuit-gossip-news | title=Tasha K Scores Huge $360 Million Win Against Bishop Lamor Whitehead | website=HNHH | date=6 August 2024 }}</ref> Whitehead sued her for defamation and invasion of privacy over claims she made on her podcast, Unwine With Tasha K, regarding his purchase of a $2 million mansion with just $10.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wbls.com/news/tasha-k-wins-360m-lawsuit-against-bishop-lamor-whitehead/ | title=Tasha K Wins $360M Lawsuit Against Bishop Lamor Whitehead | date=6 August 2024 }}</ref> The court ruled that Tasha K's statements were not defamatory and that some were likely accurate.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/judge-tasha-k-360m-bishop-lamor-whitehead-lawsuit-1234902997/ | title=Judge Rules in Favor of Tasha K in $360M Bishop Lamor Whitehead Lawsuit | date=6 August 2024 }}</ref>


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* [http://www.tashaklive.com/ Official Site]


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Tasha K
Tasha K at Flamingo theatre
Born (1982-03-10) March 10, 1982 (age 42)
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • online personality
  • producer
Years active2010–present
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2015–present
Genres
Subscribers1.25 million[1]
Total views284 million[1]
100,000 subscribers2020
1,000,000 subscribers

Last updated: July 24, 2024

Tasha K is an American comedian, celebrity news broadcaster and online personality. She has been featured on The Shade Room, TMZ, Billboard, Daily Mail, Essence, New York Post, Radar Online, Page Six, E! News, Rolling Stone, The Nick Cannon Show, Vibe, Complex and HuffPost.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Career

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Latasha is known for her YouTube channel UNWINEWITHTASHAK, which focuses on entertainment and celebrity news and scandals with a blend of comedy and wine tasting.[9]

As a comedian, she hosts the Come Tea comedy show.[10]

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Tasha K faced a lawsuit from rapper Cardi B in a 2019, filed in the US District of Georgia. She was found liable by the jury and directed to pay $4 million in damages.[5] Tasha K later filed for bankruptcy,[11] however Cardi B alleged that Tasha K kept offshore accounts,[12][13] and the judge ruled that Tasha K pay Cardi B damages regardless of the bankruptcy claim.[14][15] She later apologized to Cardi B.[16][17]

Kevin Hart filed a lawsuit against Tasha K for defamation and extortion, relating to Tasha K's publication of an interview with Hart's former secretary.[18][19] In January 2024 the judge rejected Hart's request for a temporary restraining order to force Tasha K to take the interview down.[6]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and Tasha K were sued by singer R. Kelly for in a case that he alleged the BOP sold his digital prison records, including his phone calls to Tasha K.[20] Kelly's lawyers alleged negligence, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, civil theft, civil conspiracy, and violation of the computer fraud and Abuse Act.[21] The Department of Justice's investigation found that at least 60 officers accessed his records, with one officer allegedly providing them to Tasha K.[7] Kelly claims the leaks included recordings of his phone calls with his legal team and girlfriend, which left him isolated and fearful to communicate with his attorneys.[22]

Soulja Boy sued Tasha K and reality star William The Baddest for defamation, violation of privacy, amongst other allegations over homosexual allegations they spread about him.[23][24] Although Soulja Boy vehemently denied the allegations,[25][26] on Tasha K's podcast, William The Baddest claimed that he had a sexual encounter with Soulja Boy, describing explicit details.[27][28]

Tasha K won in a $360 million lawsuit brought by Bishop Lamor Whitehead, known as "Pastor Bling Bling".[29] Whitehead sued her for defamation and invasion of privacy over claims she made on her podcast, Unwine With Tasha K, regarding his purchase of a $2 million mansion with just $10.[30] The court ruled that Tasha K's statements were not defamatory and that some were likely accurate.[31]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About UNWINEWITHTASHAK". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Seemingly Denies Allegations From Tasha K About Her Damaging Teyana Taylor's Home". The Shade Room. 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  3. ^ "Tasha K on TashaK Live". TashaK Live. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  4. ^ Dillon, Nancy (2024-01-25). "Kevin Hart Loses Bid to Get 'Defamatory' Tasha K Video Removed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  5. ^ a b "Tasha K Not Off the Hook Despite Bankruptcy Claim in Cardi B $4 Million Settlement, Court Docs Show". Complex. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  6. ^ a b "Kevin Hart's Restraining Order Denied In Defamatory Case Against Tasha K And Ex-Assistant". VIBE. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  7. ^ a b "R. Kelly Sues YouTube Personality, Prison Bureau Over Alleged Leak Of Private Info". HuffPost. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  8. ^ "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over 'Malicious' Claims of Sexual Encounter With Man". Billboard. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  9. ^ "Tasha K, Biography including her age, height, career, net worth, family". Gistlover. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  10. ^ "Tasha K keeps it real with "Come-tea" Comedy Show at Helium Club". WISH-TV. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  11. ^ "Cardi B Brings Tasha K's Husband to Court And Requests Couple's Money App Transactions". The Source. 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  12. ^ "Tasha K Claims Panic Led To Creation Of Offshore Trusts Amid Cardi B Lawsuit". The Source. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  13. ^ "Cardi B Accuses Tasha K of Stashing Cash in Offshore Accounts". BET. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  14. ^ Donahue, Bill (2023-10-09). "YouTuber Who Defamed Cardi B Can't Dodge Most of $4M Judgment Via Bankruptcy". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  15. ^ "Cardi B's Legal Team Allegedly Discovers Tasha K's Hidden Trust In Africa". The Source. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  16. ^ "Is the Legal Feud Between Cardi B., YouTuber Tasha K About to Come to an End?". The Root. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  17. ^ "Tasha K Says Sorry To Cardi B". HOT 97. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  18. ^ "Kevin Hart Files Lawsuit Against Tasha K and Former Assistant For Extortion". BET. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  19. ^ "Comedian Kevin Hart sues YouTuber Tasha K for extortion following scandalous claims". MARCA. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  20. ^ "R. Kelly Suing Prison Officials For Allegedly Leaking His Emails & Call Logs To Tasha K". HipHopDX. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  21. ^ "R. Kelly Sues Federal Prison Bureau for Allegedly Leaking Private Info to YouTube Host". Billboard. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  22. ^ "R. Kelly Comes for Tasha K While He's in Prison". The Root. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  23. ^ "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K And William The Baddest For Defamation Following "Gay Rumors"". VIBE.com. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  24. ^ "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over Interview Claiming He Had Sexual Encounter With Man". BET. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  25. ^ "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K Over Interview Claiming Rapper Had Sexual Encounter With Man". Rolling Stone. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  26. ^ "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over 'Malicious' Claims of Sexual Encounter With Man". Billboard. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  27. ^ "Soulja Boy sues YouTuber Tasha K for alleging he had "intimate moment" with a man". NME. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  28. ^ "Soulja Boy's Defamation Lawsuit Gets Defiant Response From Tasha K". HipHopDX. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  29. ^ "Tasha K Scores Huge $360 Million Win Against Bishop Lamor Whitehead". HNHH. 6 August 2024.
  30. ^ "Tasha K Wins $360M Lawsuit Against Bishop Lamor Whitehead". 6 August 2024.
  31. ^ "Judge Rules in Favor of Tasha K in $360M Bishop Lamor Whitehead Lawsuit". 6 August 2024.
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