Mary J. Blige and Misa Hylton have been part of each other’s creative legacy for decades. From red carpets to music videos, the two helped shape the iconic ‘90s look that blended hip-hop edge with luxury, high-fashion flair.
Head-to-toe MCM, Louis Vuitton, or Balenciaga? Yes, the fashion girls are obsessed with monogram-mania because of Misa and Mary’s influence.
So when news broke this week that Misa is suing Mary for $5 million, it surprised some fans and insiders. This is especially true for those who love and remember the impact of their long-standing fashion bond.
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Misa Hylton Sues Mary J. Blige For $5 Million
According to AllHipHop, which obtained and reviewed the court documents, Hylton is accusing Blige and her company, Beautiful Life Productions, of intentionally interfering with a signed management agreement between Hylton’s agency, M.I.S.A. Management, and Harlem rapper Vado. The lawsuit claims that Mary used her influence to push Vado to drop M.I.S.A. in favor of signing directly with her team — allegedly going as far as withholding his album and tour opportunities unless he cut ties with Misa.
Hylton states in the court filing that she and Vado entered a management agreement on July 25, 2023, which entitled her company to 20% of the rapper’s earnings. However, months later, on October 1, 2023, Vado reportedly signed a new distribution deal with Mary’s Beautiful Life Productions. The lawsuit further claims that Mary allegedly courted the rapper behind the scenes with private yacht gatherings, hotel meetings, and exclusive events where M.I.S.A. representatives were not present.
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