Once known as a popular influencer power couple, De’arra Taylor and Ken Walker are now entangled in a legal battle over financial discrepancies that have surfaced since their 2021 breakup. On Wednesday, Taylor officially filed a lawsuit against Walker, accusing him of embezzlement and theft.
According to court documents, the conflict dates back to their split, which stemmed from cheating allegations against Walker. During their relationship, the duo built a brand that reportedly earned them over $1 million.
Taylor alleges the division of their earnings since the breakup has been far from smooth. She claims the two had agreed to keep their joint YouTube channel active and maintain a business account with $80,000 for operational expenses. Despite their separation, Taylor says she continued adding funds to the account to keep it in good standing.
Additionally, Taylor says they agreed to split repayment costs on a $40,000 loan taken out to purchase a truck. However, she claims she ended up paying off the entire loan by herself. The situation escalated when Taylor allegedly discovered that the business account, meant to hold their joint funds, had been emptied within a year.
In response to the lawsuit, Walker admitted to withdrawing money from the account, stating it was for “medical bills.” However, Taylor disputes his explanation, alleging the timing of the withdrawals does not align with the claimed expenses. Adding to her concerns, Taylor revealed that both she and Walker received $200,000 from the sale of their joint property, raising further questions about the missing funds.
Walker has denied the allegations, insisting the matter was resolved “years ago.” He also claims to have text messages that prove his innocence.
