A feud between two influencers, Veruca Salt and Tasha Paige, has erupted online over allegedly inappropriate behavior at the funeral of Salt’s 6-week-old son, Cash. The conflict began after Paige attended the funeral in February, where she allegedly made offensive comments about the deceased child, became intoxicated, and filmed without Salt’s consent. Salt’s son tragically died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a loss that has deeply impacted her, and the grieving mother has since accused Paige of disrupting the somber event and making the occasion about herself.
Salt, whose real name is Kimberly Summer Hartley, took to social media, including her Veruca Salt TikTok account, to express her outrage six months after the funeral. She criticized Paige for publicly complaining about not being thanked for a baby shower gift, calling it an attempt to divert attention from her inappropriate behavior at the funeral. Salt recounted that Paige made comments like “he’s gonna get so much py in heaven” and repeatedly referred to Salt as a “bad bh” during the service. The grieving mother also noted that Paige, who had undergone an abortion around the same time, claimed she understood Salt’s pain, a comparison Salt found deeply hurtful.
The situation escalated when Salt shared a screenshot of a text message from Paige, sent the day after the funeral, in which Paige apologized for her behavior. Despite this apology, Paige later took to social media, particularly on Tasha Paige Instagram, to defend herself, insisting that her frustration stemmed from not receiving a thank you for the baby shower gift. Paige explained that she was emotionally fragile at the time due to her recent abortion and acknowledged that attending the funeral may not have been the best decision.
Paige recounted how she sent flowers and a teddy bear to Salt when she first heard about Cash’s death, understanding that Salt might not respond immediately. However, when she received an invitation to the funeral, Paige felt conflicted about attending due to her emotional state. Despite her reservations, she decided to go to support her friend, bringing tequila as a gift after asking Salt what she liked to drink. Paige admitted that she became emotional and drank too much at the funeral, which led to her inappropriate behavior. She expressed regret for her actions and stated that she had already apologized to Salt, not expecting forgiveness.
Since the incident resurfaced online, including on Veruca Salt TikTok under the tragic hashtag Veruca Salt TikTok baby died, Paige has faced backlash, including threats from teenagers. She expressed frustration over the continued criticism, noting that she had already acknowledged her mistake and apologized. Paige lamented that the issue had been repeatedly brought up, despite her efforts to take responsibility for her actions.
The public feud has sparked widespread commentary, with many condemning Paige’s behavior and others expressing sympathy for her emotional turmoil. The situation highlights the complexities of grief, friendship, and the challenges of navigating public life as an influencer, particularly in the aftermath of Tasha Paige’s funeral ordeal.
