Grammy-winning artist Mary J. Blige is preparing a legal response to a $5 million lawsuit filed by former friend and stylist Misa Hylton, who accuses the singer of intentionally sabotaging her management contract with rapper Vado.
Blige was officially served on May 30, 2025, confirming the start of what could be a heated legal dispute. The court has set July 28 as the deadline for Blige’s response. While both parties have agreed on procedural matters, Blige’s legal team has not waived any defenses.
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, claims that Blige used her company, Beautiful Life Productions, to pressure Vado into cutting ties with M.I.S.A. Management, the agency run by Hylton. Under their agreement, Hylton’s firm was entitled to 20% of Vado’s earnings.
Hylton alleges that Blige took active steps to block Vado’s album release, limit his touring, and privately persuaded him to break his contract. The suit further claims that Blige’s head of security—reportedly her boyfriend—attempted to take over Vado’s management and warned the rapper about lost opportunities if he remained with M.I.S.A.
Filed for intentional interference, emotional distress, and breach of contract, the lawsuit marks a painful end to a friendship that spanned decades.
“This wasn’t Plan A—it was Plan Z,” said Hylton’s lawyer, Nicholas Ramcharitar, stating that multiple attempts were made to settle the issue privately before resorting to court.
With Vado reportedly unable to release music or earn due to the conflict, the outcome of this lawsuit may have major implications in the hip hop business world.
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