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Yaya Mayweather is back in the headlines as new updates surface about the 2020 stabbing involving Lapattra Jacobs. The incident took place at NBA YoungBoys Texas home and has followed Yaya for years. Now, it looks like a judge has officially decided how much Yaya will have to pay in damages
On Monday, reports surfaced that Yaya Mayweather was ordered to pay Lapattra Jacobs more than $50 million in damages.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a Texas judge awarded Jacobs over $40 million in compensatory damages. The judge also awarded another $10 million in exemplary damages, bringing the total to more than $50 million.
The damages reportedly cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, physical impairment, lost earning capacity, and disfigurement. Furthermore, the judge found Yayas actions involved an extreme degree of risk and involved aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The site also reports that Jacobs initially sued NBA YoungBoy. However, her claims against the rapper did not make it to trial.
The incident dates back to April 2020, when Yaya Mayweather encountered Lapattra Jacobs at NBA YoungBoys Texas home. At the time, both women had been romantically linked to the rapper.
According to reports, the two exchanged words before the situation turned into a physical altercation inside the kitchen. Yaya allegedly grabbed two knives and stabbed Jacobs, who was later taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Jacobs reportedly underwent surgery after suffering multiple wounds to her arm. Yaya was arrested and later charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident.
She later pleaded no contest to the charge and was sentenced to six years of probation in December 2022. Yaya avoided jail time but was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service. She was also ordered not to harass or threaten Jacobs while serving her probation.
In 2025, Yaya returned to social media and reflected on some of her past choices, per The Shade Room. She praised her parents for raising her right and explained that her actions did not reflect how they raised her. Yaya also apologized to her parents and others she may have hurt over the years, including Jacobs. While maintaining that she acted in self-defense, Yaya still apologized to Jacobs for what happened.
Folks quickly gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to the latest update involving Yaya Mayweather. While some were shocked by the high amount, others were happy to see Lapattra Jacobs receive justice. Many referred to Jacobs as Pat while celebrating the judgment in her favor. However, others questioned whether the more than $50 million payment was excessive.
Instagram user @goateduserig wrote, I’ll fix it ‘Floyd ordered to pay’
Instagram user @_.dawnnnn wrote, She wouldn’t be my daughter no more that’s a lot of money
While Instagram user @tmu.adri wrote, pat deserves her money period
Instagram user @alleyesonjada wrote, Awwwww that girl life set forever. Her kids bout to be super straight. And I believe her bd just passed. God set up her up right!
Instagram user @honeyhunncho added, I mean she took that’s girls whole life fr shorty not even the same I would’ve asked for $100mill
While Instagram user @_pina._colada._ wrote, Stab me next I’m willing to take a chance!!jk
Instagram user @yayayaners wrote, Idk $50 million seems excessive
Instagram user @bandsy_ wrote, 50M’s more than her networth. That needs to be reevaluated
While Instagram user @deadloverghost wrote, I don’t know I don’t see nothing funny the other person could’ve not made it and yall joking about it I lost two family members to a stabbing.
Instagram user @oowee_reddxx wrote, I’d be on the phone w NBA right nah !
Instagram user @bluv2u added, she stabbed that girl and she lost her baby (she was pregnant) so $50Ms ain’t even breakin even..
While Instagram user @illimjustaaylaa_ wrote, JUSTICE FA PATTY
