Throughout 2023, lawsuits were being filed across the entertainment world for various reasons. However, as the year came to a close, popular YouTuber Tasha K was served a lawsuit of her own by none other than actor and comedian Kevin Hart. The famed star of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle sued Tasha K and his former assistant for defamation and extortion following one of the latest episodes of Unwine With Tasha K.
Of course, this isn't the first time an A-List celebrity has taken Tasha K to court. In March 2023, a judge upheld Cardi B's $4M defamation judgment against Tasha K. Being hit with another lawsuit just months after is certainly not a good look for the Internet personality. Kevin Hart sued on December 27, 2023, and this is still a developing story. Nevertheless, here’s what we know about the lawsuit against Tasha K so far.
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The Allegations Against Kevin Hart
The root of the matter is an interview Kevin Hart’s former assistant recently had with Tasha K. The video was published on Tasha K’s YouTube and Instagram accounts on December 22, 2023. Miesha Shakes, who worked for Hart from 2017 to 2020, appeared on Unwine with Tasha K, and accused her former boss of several things, from impregnating a flight steward to regularly cheating on his wife. Speaking to Tasha K, Shakes said, “It is the time for Hollywood to hear this story. Especially because a lot of people are locked in non-disclosures and they are not able to talk and protect themselves, but you have to protect the person you’re working for. Where’s your protection?”
Chiefly, Shakes alleged that Hart had an extramarital affair, which she claimed she informed his wife Eniko about. Also, she claimed that Hart had a gambling problem. When Tasha K asked if Hart “gambled y’all money away and had to pay y’all half cheques,” Shakes affirmed it, saying “Yes, well, exactly.” This expectedly sent social media into a frenzy.
Kevin Hart Responds With A Lawsuit Against Tasha K
Soon after the interview went live, Hart decided to take legal action against Tasha K and Shakes. The actor filed his complaint at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Subsequently, the document was obtained by PEOPLE, revealing information about the case.
According to the document, in November, an unnamed person “affiliated with Kebe” reached out to a representative of Hart’s. This person allegedly informed Hart’s representative that an interview that “would be damaging to Hart’s reputation” had been recorded. Afterward, according to the document, “the individual stated that Kebe would publish the interview unless Hart paid a ransom of $250,000.”
Hart allegedly contacted the police after, issuing a cease and desist order to Tasha K. It highlighted the NDA between Hart and Shakes, citing that posting the interview would be a breach of contract on Shakes’ part. However, Tasha K went ahead to post the video, and Hart hit her with a lawsuit soon after. Now the YouTuber is clearly in some hot water, as onlookers wait to see how things will play out.
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What's Next For Tasha K & Miesha Shakes?
According to the file obtained, Kevin Hart is suing both Shakes and Tasha K for civil extortion, and invasion of privacy. Additionally, he has charged Shakes with breach of contract and defamation. Moreover, he is suing Tasha K for intentional interference with contractual relations. The infamous YouTuber has a reputation for airing allegations against celebrities that sometimes turn out to be false. Hart’s lawsuit even states that Tasha K “has an established history of posting defamatory and otherwise improper content regarding celebrities.” Overall, it’s not looking good for either of the two defendants, but the case could go either way. More information will be revealed in the coming days.
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