Roommates, a situation involving attorney Tara H. Jackson and a 19-year-old stylist Jayla cunningham Did the Internet talk again. And this time, it’s about a legitimate outcome that everyone has survived. And, what started as a viral salon confort has now turned into a serious situation in court.
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Viral Salon Clash ends with a bang
Attorney Tara H. Jackson recently announced that Jayla Cunningham was convicted of second-degree assault after pulling her teenage client’s hair during a heated pay dispute. The incident went back to March 2025, when a viral video showed Cunningham pulling a 15-year-old girl from his home after allegedly leaving a $150 fee for a four-hour service.
After the viral incident, Cunningham was charged with second degree assault – a sentence with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison. His sentencing is set for January 22, 2026, when a judge will decide whether he will serve time or receive additional sentences. At the time, attorney Jackson urged the public to remember that children deserve to be protected, especially within the beauty service spaces.
What led to Cunningham’s salon controversy?
As previously reported, the altercation began when Jayla Cunningham said the 15-year-old customer tried to leave the salon without paying for a $150 style that included extensions. The video that has gone viral – which Jayla allegedly sent – shows him dragging a young man inside his hoodie and cutting the extensions without a scarf. In the clip, Jayla is heard saying, “Stay here until someone posts. I’m not f***“
The teenager’s mother, however, says her daughter accidentally sent a payment to the wrong app while trying to fix the problem. And, that this event left him “attacked“And he’s still struggling spiritually. He eventually filed a police report, and the family named Jackson & Asforses to represent him. Attorney De’aja Thompson called the footage”Terrible.“He also emphasized that this was a child being physically abused for what he considered a simple mistake – not a reason for violence.
TL had a lot to say
House Section, Shade Section Instagram Room Instagram Note the time Today. Some viewers call this situation a lesson in controlling your anger. However, others say they understand the frustration when it comes to money. While others fail to get over the fact that they throw away his future with only $150.
One Instagram user @Suzette_thertheallor said, “Everyone said yes and now that girl can end up behind bars … for $150 😮 … ..“
This Instagram user @OverOf.Maya commented, “Well, that wasn’t working 💯💯 “
Instagram user @_thereliryjanee___ wrote, “Now he’s facing 10 years where he’s able to… he handles the situation better“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @is.mia added, “I’m glad they don’t allow this“
Then the Instagram user @WhointClut3H says, “Yall would be the same if SB tried to run into Yall [money]“
While, Instagram user @1BBK._ shared, “10 years over $150, nah I’m cool“
Finally, Instagram User @Chanel__5 wrote, “ATP Hairylist starts receiving your payment when a client sits in your chair.🪑 “
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