Chance The Rapper’s legal battle with his former manager Pat Corcoran, aka Pat The Manager, has been going on for over five years. In 2020, Corcoran sued Chance, claiming he violated an oral agreement to pay Corcoran 15% of his profits, and that Chance owed him “over $2.5 million of unreimbursed expenses supporting and promoting Bennett’s career.” Corcoran said there was also a “sunset clause” that would run for three years post-termination. Chance countersued the following year, accusing him of “self-dealing and incompetence.” Yesterday the jury found that Corcoran failed to prove his case, and now he owes Chance $35.
Chance originally sought $1 million in damages, but he’s happy nonetheless: “I claim victory in the name of the Lord,” he told the Sun-Times.
Jurors also suggested that Corcoran turn over the internet domain name ChanceRaps.com, which he used to sell Chance the Rapper merchandise. Jay Scharkey, one of Corcoran’s attorneys, said, “We respect the jury’s decision, but the message to music managers is clear: Get it in writing. The jury award of $35 speaks to how seriously the jury viewed Chance’s case.”
Meanwhile, Chance recently became an AI company spokesman.