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Internet Defamation: Cardi B Awarded $4 Million

Writer's picture: Melanie KahwajiMelanie Kahwaji

Cyber libel is a term used when someone has posted something that is false and

damaging about someone else on the internet, including social media platforms. In a

defamation lawsuit, the court may award general damages for loss of reputation which

will range from less substantial to large amounts of money. For further information on

defamation, click here.


A recent example of a successful defamation lawsuit is that of rapper Cardi B.


Facts


Cardi B filed her libel and defamation lawsuit back in March 2019. She claimed that

YouTuber Tasha K had published false, defamatory statements about her, including that

she used cocaine, worked as a prostitute, and had herpes.


Cardi B alleged that she suffered severe humiliations and mental distress due to the

multiple videos that were published online. The rapper’s lawyers argued that the content would damage her reputation with her fans and negatively impact any future business prospects. Her lawyers also said that Cardi B has never used cocaine, nor has she ever had herpes and that she was not a prostitute. The jury deemed Tasha K liable for defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.


Awards


On January 24, 2022, the jury awarded Cardi B with $4 million in damages including

$1.5 million in punitive damages and $1 million for general damages (pain and suffering

and/or reputational injury).


Updates


Tasha K’s lawyers said they disagreed with the verdict and plan to appeal it. The

YouTuber has denied any wrongdoing. On January 26, 2022, Tasha K posted a

YouTube video stating that she plans on continuing to fight for the truth and get justice,

even if she needs to take it to the Supreme Court.



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