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music-news18 days ago•10 min saved

Chance the Rapper clinches symbolic $35 in five-year manager lawsuit

Chance the Rapper won a five-year legal battle against former manager Pat Corcoran, with a Cook County jury awarding Bennett $35—a symbolic verdict after finding Corcoran owed no substantial royalties or commissions; the case centered on informal, unwritten deals. The article also covers Bruce Springsteen headlining a No Kings rally in Minnesota, a seven-figure trademark dispute between The Twigs and FKA twigs, and Moby’s criticism of The Kinks’ Lola, including responses from the band’s members.

via AV Club|

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music18 days ago•15 min saved

Chance the Rapper Edges Out Ex-Manager in $35 Countersuit Victory

After a five-year legal battle, Chance the Rapper was awarded $35 in his countersuit against former manager Pat Corcoran, who had sued Bennett for $3.8 million in unpaid expenses and commissions. The jury found Bennett did not owe commissions after ending the relationship, while Corcoran’s damages claim was rejected. The verdict is touted as a win for artists’ rights and contract transparency in the music industry.

via Rolling Stone|

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news21 days ago•2 min saved

Chance The Rapper Triumphs in Five-Year Suit, Jury Awards $35

After more than five years, a jury ruled in Chance The Rapper’s favor against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, finding Corcoran failed to prove claims of a 15% profit share and unreimbursed expenses, with Corcoran ordered to pay Chance $35; the jury also suggested Corcoran transfer the ChanceRaps.com domain. Chance welcomed the win—saying it was victory in the name of the Lord—as he continues to build his brand, including a new move as an AI company spokesman.

via Stereogum|

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