Cardell Bradley, widely known as “Blakk Tatted” and the CEO of hookah brand Blakk Smoke, is facing public allegations that he borrowed large sums of money from several women and failed to repay them. The accusations have been brought forward by Claudia Gregory, Bee Marie — also known as Britni Ricard, the owner of COTA Skincare — and Lala Milan, and the claims are now being examined in The Shade Room’s “TSR Investigates,” with Justin Carter reporting on the case.
According to Gregory, Bradley convinced her that he was in financial trouble and needed help covering payroll for employees. She said she initially trusted him because she had seen what she believed was a $9 million balance in his PayPal account, which made her feel confident the money would be returned. Gregory alleges that she loaned Bradley $69,000 after he told her the funds were temporarily frozen and inaccessible during an investigation, and that he would repay her once the matter was resolved. She says that, instead of paying her back, Bradley repeatedly offered excuses and delayed repayment.
Gregory later discovered, she claims, that she was not the only person involved. Bee Marie also came forward with allegations that she loaned Bradley $300,000 and did not get the money back. The reports suggest that Bradley may have sought loans from multiple people while presenting the same or similar financial hardship narrative. Gregory says that she and Bee Marie later learned Bradley had also allegedly received money from Lala Milan.
The situation has escalated beyond personal disputes, with legal action reportedly involved. Bee Marie’s lawsuit is part of the growing controversy surrounding Bradley, and Gregory has described what she believes is the larger motive behind his actions. Carter’s report also states that Bradley allegedly attempted to file for bankruptcy in an effort to avoid repaying the debts.
As the allegations continue to circulate, attention has turned to Bradley’s business dealings and financial representations. The claims center on whether he used borrowed money to support his lifestyle rather than the business needs he described to lenders. The dispute has become a broader story about trust, money, and the risks of informal lending between public figures and business owners.
The Shade Room report includes a statement from Cardell Bradley’s attorney, though the details of that response are not included in the provided text. For now, the accusations remain allegations, and the matter appears to be unfolding through a mix of public commentary, lawsuits, and investigative reporting.
The controversy has drawn significant interest because it involves multiple well-known personalities and substantial sums of money. Gregory, Bee Marie, and Lala Milan’s claims paint a picture of a business leader accused of securing funds under urgent pretenses and then failing to honor his repayment promises. Bradley has not been found liable in the provided material, but the allegations have already sparked widespread discussion about accountability in business and entertainment circles.
