Chinese singer and influencer Nikita Huang is facing another difficult period after losing a lawsuit against a former close friend and receiving restrictions on Douyin.
The latest dispute began after Nikita Huang introduced a new boyfriend during a live stream in early June. A former friend identified as Xiao Zhao later claimed that the man had previously been her boyfriend and fiancé, accusing Nikita Huang of being involved with him and contributing to the failure of their planned marriage.
Xiao Zhao also claimed that Nikita Huang had taken 260,000 yuan from her under the pretext of opening a business together. He also accused the influencer of using the image of his daughter and a single mother to gain sympathy and earn money from followers.
Nikita Huang denied these claims and filed a lawsuit, claiming that Xiao Zhao had misappropriated the money and spread false rumors about her private life. Xiao Zhao subsequently filed legal action against Nikita Huang.
Nikita Huang reportedly loses court battle
According to the report, a court reviewed evidence presented by both sides during a hearing on June 25 and found insufficient evidence to support Nikita Huang’s charges against Xiao Zhao.
Nikita Huang was reportedly ordered to pay compensation and related legal costs. His subsequent objections are said to have also been rejected, leaving the previous ruling unchanged. The full written ruling was not included in the report, meaning the broader allegations made by both women should not be treated as conclusively proven beyond the court’s specific findings.
Douyin limits his accounts
Nikita Huang’s Douyin account, along with an account featuring his young daughter, were reportedly blocked from live streaming and receiving new followers.
The restrictions would follow complaints that she used her public profile to encourage online attacks after being criticized for walking a dog in a public area without a muzzle. The duration of the platform penalty was not disclosed.
The measure could have a significant financial impact because live streaming trading is reportedly one of Nikita Huang’s main sources of income. She is also said to be facing pressure from childcare costs, rent and outstanding debts. Chinese media had previously reported that she was barred from making some luxury purchases after allegedly failing to repay money owed to a management company.
Paternity claims involving Wang Sicong remain unresolved
Nikita Huang first attracted widespread attention in June 2024 when she claimed that businessman Wang Sicong was the father of her daughter Winky. She said she discovered the pregnancy about two months after their relationship ended and chose to keep the baby after doctors warned her that terminating the pregnancy could affect her future fertility.
According to Nikita Huang, she only informed Wang Sicong after the birth of the child, but he blocked her on WeChat and did not provide her with any financial support. “My daughter’s father is Wang Sicong,” she said during a live stream. “I’m not revealing this for fame. I just hope that my daughter can have a father in the true sense of the word.”
Wang Sicong has not publicly confirmed the child’s paternity. Nikita Huang subsequently announced plans to take legal action and request a DNA test, but the dispute remains unresolved. With legal hurdles, social media restrictions and financial pressure continuing to mount, Nikita Huang’s online career now faces growing uncertainty.
Sources: K14
