Brenay Kennard Must Pay $40,000 To Her Husband’s Ex-Wife Akira Montague While Appealing $1.75M Award (UPDATE)
Written by 96motero on March 27, 2026
Roommates, things are getting messy in North Carolina. TikTok star Brenay Kennard is now on the hook for $40,000 while appealing a whopping $1.75 million judgment tied to the breakup of Akira Montague’s marriage. Now, a Durham judge has made a ruling in the case involving Brenay and her connection to Akira Montague’s marriage, raising eyebrows over what exactly went down with her ex, Tim.
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Brenay Kennard And Akira Montague’s Court Showdown
Roomies, this all stems from a viral case back in November, when a jury sided with Montague, who accused Kennard of “alienation of affection” and “criminal conversation”—basically claiming she intentionally helped end the marriage while having a fling with Montague’s spouse. These types of lawsuits, known as “heart balm” torts, are rare, recognized in only a handful of states like North Carolina, and they’ve now got TikTok buzzing.
Furthermore, at a recent hearing, Kennard reportedly spent over an hour breaking down her finances, explaining how the allegations have hurt her brand deals and made it difficult for her to earn money online. She also said the case, combined with a cyberstalking charge, has made it tough to land jobs outside social media, like substitute teaching in Wake County. However, Montague’s lawyer didn’t buy it, pointing out that Kennard’s lifestyle doesn’t seem much different—she’s still dining out and shopping despite the court judgment. The saga is far from over, and we’ll keep an eye on how this courtroom showdown unfolds.
Fans Are Serving Hot Takes Left And Right
Roommates, the moment hit TSR’s Instagram and the comment section absolutely erupted. Some fans joked that being “the other woman” in 2026 just isn’t what it used to be, while others were calling out the obvious—y’all need to stop messing with people’s spouses. Of course, a few weren’t holding back, claiming that no man is worth that level of drama or stress in anyone’s life.
One Instagram user @_chvnel5 commented, “There’s no man on earth worth this idc“
This Instagram user @bigghennyyy added, “I’m Confused So The Man Innocent? 😂”
And, Instagram user @teeemarieee_03 claimed, “What’s crazy is i went down the rabbit hole and found out brenay actually dated him first when they were younger 😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @nishaa.a shared, “That’s what she gets! Ms. ‘She won’t see a penny of it.’ Now Akira about to see $40k of it🤭🥳”
While Instagram user @flawednfabulous wrote, “Yall gon stop playing with people husbands eventually lol.“
Lastly, Instagram user @_suckafreesi said, “Being a sneaky link used to be free 😪 can’t do nothing in this economy“
High School Flames, Courtroom Drama, And A Bag In Question
TikTok star Brenay Kennard and Timothy Montague’s messy saga finally hit a courtroom in North Carolina, leaving everyone asking—wait, what actually went down? As previously reported, Brenay and Tim go way back to high school, and by late 2023, things allegedly got romantic again—even as Brenay was married to Devon Mayo. Fast forward a few months, and the Montagues separated in March 2024 and divorced in August, while Brenay allegedly ended up with Tim.
Despite her claims that she wasn’t the cause of Akira and Tim’s split, a jury sided with Akira, handing down a $1.75 million judgment. Brenay and Tim both called the ruling “outrageous,” with Brenay insisting Akira had played the victim and lied during the trial. Meanwhile, Akira is cashing in on accountability, not revenge, and the saga leaves fans debating who really deserves the blame—and whether any man is worth this much drama.
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