Cardi B Reacts to Winning Libel Lawsuit, Says Trial Made Public the 'Darkest Time' in Her Life

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Cardi B is reacting to her big win in court. In a statement to ET, the 29-year-old rapper said that coming out victorious in her libel lawsuit against YouTuber Latasha Kebe, who goes by the name of Tasha K, has brought her «great happiness.»According to court docs obtained by ET, Cardi was awarded a total of $1.25 million in damages on Monday, after a federal jury in Atlanta, Georgia, found Kebe liable on the claims of defamation, false light, and emotional distress.«I appreciate Judge Ray for conducting a fair and impartial trial.

I am grateful for the jury and their careful deliberation over the past two weeks. I am profoundly grateful for the hard work and support from my legal team,» the statement read. «Most importantly, thank you to my family and close friends who held my hand and helped me get the support I needed during this experience.»Cardi filed her lawsuit in 2019, accusing Kebe of attempting to defame her with dozens of YouTube videos where Kebe made salacious allegations, including that Cardi has herpes, which the rapper denied.

While testifying in federal court, Cardi said that Kebe's allegations caused her to feel «extremely suicidal» and «helpless,» per Billboard.«During this trial, all of you have learned about the darkest time in my life,» Cardi's statement read. «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.»«I have never taken for granted the platform that my fame allows me to have, which is why for over three years I dedicated every resource I had to seek justice,» the statement continued.