😳 Matt Barnes Reveals He Was Extorted By IG Chick For $60K 👀💰

Former NBA star turned media personality Matt Barnes is speaking out and lawyering up — claiming he’s the victim of an elaborate AI-driven extortion scheme that cost him $60,000 and a massive hit to his reputation.

Barnes says a woman identified only as “Zany” used artificial intelligence to create fake audio, videos, and text messages that appeared to show him being unfaithful. According to the former athlete, the digital deception was so convincing that he initially paid the woman $60K in an attempt to prevent the fabricated content from spreading online.

But the demands didn’t stop there. Barnes alleges the situation spiraled when blogger Tasha K (Latasha Kebe) amplified the story, spreading the false claims and causing even more public damage.

Now, Barnes says he’s suing Tasha K for defamation, determined to clear his name and set the record straight.

“This isn’t just gossip — this is someone weaponizing technology to destroy people’s lives,” Barnes stated, emphasizing the dangers of AI being used for manipulation and blackmail.

The case represents one of the most high-profile celebrity claims involving AI deepfakes and online extortion — a growing issue as digital tools make it easier to fake voices, faces, and messages.

While Tasha K has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit, the controversy has already lit up social media, with fans debating whether the legal fight could set a new precedent for accountability in the influencer and media space.

Barnes, who’s built a respected career as a sports analyst and podcast host, says he’s done staying silent — and ready to expose the truth behind the alleged extortion ring.