BREAKING NEWS
OK LogoPHOTOS

Cardi B Sued By Former Manager For Breach Of Contract & Defamation

cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation pp
Source: BACKGRID

Apr. 27 2018, Updated 6:45 p.m. ET

Link to FacebookShare to XShare to Email

Cardi B’s former manager is suing her for $10 million! In court documents obtained by The Blast, Klenord “Shaft” Raphael is accusing the “Bodak Yellow” rapper of breaking their contract and even tarnishing his reputation with lies — after he helped propel her to the top of the music charts.

Article continues below advertisement

Find out exactly what went down!

cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 01
Source: BACKGRID

The documents state that Shaft “conceived, arranged and orchestrated Cardi B’s rise to become the biggest music sensation on the planet.” The papers also claim that Cardi B’s “rapid rise as a recording artist and performer is attributable to Shaft.”

Article continues below advertisement
cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 02
Source: BACKGRID

Shaft claims he jumpstarted Cardi’s career when he got her on the VH1 show, Love & Hip Hop, and then provided her with “stable of producers and writers that he managed to create music for her.”

Article continues below advertisement
cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 03
Source: BACKGRID
MORE ON:
Cardi B

However, Shaft alleges a stylist poisoned Cardi against him. In the docs, he claims the stylist made Cardi believe he was “robbing” her and “making side deals at her expense.”

Article continues below advertisement
cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 05
Source: BACKGRID

Ultimately, Cardi ended her business relationship with Shaft and switch to Quality Control Management. Shaft is now suing Cardi for breach of contract and defamation.

Article continues below advertisement
cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 06
Source: BACKGRID

In addition to the $10 million Shaft is seeking from Cardi, he has also sued her new management company for $10 million as well.

cardi b sued former manager breach of contract defamation 04
Source: BACKGRID

What do you think of Shaft’s allegations against Cardi? Sound off in the comments below.

Advertisement

Want OK! each day? Sign up here!

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF EMPIRE MEDIA GROUP INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.