Mary J. Blige Blasts Misa Hylton's $5M Lawsuit, Accuses Her Of Harassment
According to AllHipHop, the Grammy-winning singer filed a motion through her legal team this week seeking to have the lawsuit thrown out, calling the case 'utterly meritless' and accusing the plaintiffs of attempting to stir up drama for publicity.
Hylton's lawsuit claims that Blige intentionally interfered with her business relationship with Vado, a rapper who signed a recording contract with Blige's Beautiful Life Productions in October 2023.
According to the suit, Blige allegedly encouraged Vado to sever ties with Hylton and instead work with her head of security, who Hylton claims is also Blige's boyfriend.
The suit further claims that Blige has shelved Vado's completed album until he agrees to drop M.I.S.A. Management, which reportedly stood to earn 20% of the rapper's income from album sales, live performances, and other ventures.
Blige's attorney, Sarah M. Matz, did not hold back in her response, stating, 'Plaintiffs and their counsel appear to enjoy fabricating accusations that will be discussed in the press and on social media for the purposes of harassing Defendants and trying to coerce a favorable settlement.'
In a sharply worded filing, Blige's legal team argued that M.I.S.A. Management lacks legal standing in the case, with Matz stating, 'It is stunning that Plaintiffs and their counsel attempt to assert claims on behalf of this non-existent entity.'
The motion also challenges the legitimacy of the claims made by Hylton and Vado, noting that Hylton is not a party to Vado's contract with Beautiful Life Productions and therefore has no grounds to sue.
'Vado's claims fare no better. Asserting a breach of contract claim against Blige individually is by itself sanctionable. Blige is not a party to Vado's recording agreement nor has any other basis been pled against Blige, making it clear she was included solely for purposes of harassment,' Matz continued.
Blige is not only asking the court to dismiss the claims with prejudice—preventing them from being refiled—but is also seeking damages and full reimbursement of all legal fees associated with defending against the suit.
Shortly after the lawsuit made headlines, Blige took to social media to post a cryptic message that many fans interpreted as a response to the legal drama. 'If people don't reciprocate your love, time, and energy they are not good investments. Get rid of them asap and take care of you,' she wrote on X. 'Love You!'
The court has not yet ruled on Blige's motion.More from VIBE.com
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