It looks like Chance the Rapper is officially closing the book on a major legal chapter. Following a highly publicized and drawn-out legal dispute, the Chicago native has emerged victorious in his lawsuit against his former manager, Pat Corcoran.
In a verdict that officially settles the bitter back-and-forth between the once-tight-knit duo, the court ruled in favor of the Grammy-winning artist, ordering Corcoran to pay Chance the requested amount of $35.
For years, Chance (born Chancelor Bennett) and Pat Corcoran, widely known in the industry as “Pat the Manager,” were seen as one of the most formidable independent teams in the music business. Corcoran was instrumental during Chance’s meteoric rise, particularly during the massively successful Coloring Book era.
However, the relationship soured following the release of Chance’s 2019 debut studio album, The Big Day. The fallout led to Corcoran filing a lawsuit against the rapper, claiming unpaid commissions and a breach of contract. In response, Chance’s legal team fired back with a countersuit, accusing Corcoran of demanding kickbacks, failing to fulfill his managerial duties, and exploiting his position.
This recent ruling puts an end to the messy professional divorce. Whether the $35 awarded by the court is a symbolic, nominal victory or the final calculation of damages owed, it represents a definitive legal win for the independent Chicago star. It completely shuts down his former manager’s claims and allows Chance to move forward with a clean slate.
With this legal headache finally in the rearview mirror, fans are hoping the rapper can put his full focus back on the music and his highly anticipated upcoming projects.
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