A federal judge will soon decide whether gossip blogger Tasha K must pay Cardi B more than $110,000 in legal fees after allegedly violating a non-disparagement agreement tied to a $4 million defamation judgment.

The $110,115 Fee Request

Cardi B's attorneys from firms Meland Budwick and Moore Pequignot submitted an accounting stating that more than 100 hours of 'time-intensive and legally complex' work amounted to $110,115.

The documentation detailed systematic efforts to document violations and build an evidentiary record for the motion.

An Echo of Past Disputes

This latest development is part of a prolonged legal battle that began with the defamation judgment.

After the 2023 verdict, Cardi publicly expressed her intent to collect the full amount ,tweeting 'imma come for everything ….BBHMM' ('b-- better have my money').

She successfully opposed Tasha's attempt to discharge the debt in bankruptcy, with Judge Montali ruling that the judgment must stand.

Who is the Unnamed Buyer?

Tasha K has two weeks to file a written response to the fee request before a final ruling is issued by the judge .

This latest development underscores the ongoing contention between the parties.

Broader Context

The dispute stems from a 2022 defamation trial where a federal jury awarded Cardi $4 million after Tasha made false claims about the rapper's drug use ,STDs, and prostitution on her YouTube channel and other platforms .

Following the verdict, Tasha proposed a bankruptcy repayment plan in February 2023 to pay Cardi $1.2 million over five years, contingent on her agreement to cease making any disparaging statements about Cardi or her family.

Open Questions

What will Tasha K's response be to the fee request?

Will the judge approve the fee request, and what will be the implications for Tasha K?

How will this latest development impact the ongoing legal battle between Cardi B and Tasha K?