Mary J. Blige is being accused of attempted sabotage by former stylist Misa Hylton
Hylton filed a lawsuit against Mary J. Blige, a previous client and friend, for allegedly refusing to drop rapper Vado‘s completed album until he cuts ties with the fashion professional.
In court documents obtained by various news outlets, it is said to states that Hylton alleges that Mary J. Blige has attempted to sabotage her business relationship with Vado via her M.I.S.A Management company.
Saying that Mary J. Blige’s company, Beautiful Life Productions, interfered with Vado and Hylton’s signed management agreement, which would entitle her agency to 20% of the rapper’s earnings.
Hylton believes MJB used her influence to “isolate Vado and steer him away from the contract.”
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The court documents go on to claim that Blige attempted to persuade Vado to break his management agreement with her at various exclusive events,” where Misa nor her M.I.S.A. Management representatives were present.
She also alleges that Blige’s head security guard, whom she referred to as her boyfriend, also wanted to sign Vado and told him he would “lose out on opportunities” if he stayed with the company.
Teyon Isiah Winfree, better known by his stage name Vado, signed with M.I.S.A Management on July 25, 2023, and later signed with Beautiful Life Productions on October 1, 2023.
However, paperwork claims that, in private messages, Mary said that she would not release Vado’s album, which he completed in July 2024, or allow him to tour “as long as he stayed with M.I.S.A.”
Hylton argues that Blige shelving Vado’s album left the artist in “economic servitude,” unable to repay advances tied to his recording deal or make any real money for himself.
They’re currently seeking $5 million in damages for breach of contract, emotional distress, and interference with business relationships.
