Chance the Rapper wins $35 in lawsuit against former manager
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In 2020, Corcoran sued rapper Bennett after being fired, claiming entitlement to three years of earnings post-termination based on an informal agreement.
- Bennett countersued in 2021 for $1 million, alleging Corcoran mishandled business deals and sought kickbacks, and claimed Corcoran had been overpaid by $312,300 before his firing.
- The two had worked together under an informal, label-free partnership for eight years, complicating the legal dispute due to lack of written agreements.
- A combined trial in Chicago resulted in the court awarding Bennett a symbolic $35 and suggesting Corcoran transfer the domain ChanceRaps.com to him, reflecting minimal recognized financial harm.
- The jury struggled to determine significant damages due to the informal nature of their business relationship and absence of documented contracts.
