Hip-hop artist Soulja Boy has filed a defamation lawsuit against controversial YouTube vlogger Tasha K and William The Baddest, following allegations made during an interview posted on Tasha K’s channel.
This latest legal action adds to Tasha K’s mounting legal troubles, as she has faced similar lawsuits from Cardi B and Kevin Hart in the past.
The lawsuit, filed on July 16 in Los Angeles, centers around statements made by William The Baddest, whose real name is William Thomas.
During a May interview with Tasha K, Thomas claimed he had a sexual encounter with Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way.
Soulja Boy’s legal team has vehemently denied the allegations, stating that the claims have caused significant harm to the rapper’s reputation and career.
According to court documents obtained by Billboard, Soulja Boy’s attorneys argue that the interview has brought “embarrassment and disgrace” to the artist, potentially leading fans to withdraw their support.
They assert that the defamatory statements have maliciously targeted Soulja Boy, falsely portraying him as dishonest and fraudulent within the entertainment industry.
The lawsuit claims defamation, sexual harassment, violation of the right to privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and more, seeking over $16 million in damages.
TMZ reports that Soulja Boy’s legal team sent a cease and desist letter to Tasha K and William Thomas shortly after the video was posted on May 16, demanding its removal and warning that failure to comply would increase their liability for monetary damages.
This case is the latest in a series of legal battles for Tasha K, who has been previously sued for her controversial and often salacious content.
These cases highlight the ongoing tensions between public figures and the media over the boundaries of free speech and defamation.
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