Migos has filed a lawsuit against attorney Damien Granderson, alleging that he “stole and cheated [them] of millions of dollars, “like Hollywood reporter Notes According to the complaint, Migos started working with Granderson in 2014 after signing a recording agreement with Quality Control Music (QCM) in 2013.
The Migos and their attorneys claim that Granderson never disclosed that he also worked with QCM. They write: “From the beginning of his representation of Migos, Granderson plotted and planned to betray his clients so that he could take care of himself and QCM, regardless of the consequences and ramifications for Migos.”
In the complaint, Migos and his lawyers allege that Granderson delayed the release of Culture when “he orchestrated a legal dispute with 300 Entertainment in an attempt to facilitate a switch to a different record label, Capitol Records.” (Migos first two albums: 2015 Rica Yung Nation and 2017 Culture—It was released by QCM and distributed by 300, but the group Culture II was distributed by Capitol).
The complaint says, “If it weren’t for Granderson, delaying the release of CultureMigos would have been able to earn additional income from touring and merchandising during the group’s forced hiatus. “
Elsewhere, the Migos claim that Damien Granderson practiced law without a California license for five years. Find the demand below (via THR)
Pitchfork has contacted Damien Granderson, the law firms Davis Shapiro Lewit Grabel & Leven, LLP and Granderson Des Rochers, LLP, and representatives and attorneys for Migos.
To update: Quality Control CEO Pierre Thomas responded to the allegations on Instagram, writing: “It is unfortunate that the very people we have worked hard for, provided opportunities for and defended now allege that we have engaged in any type of immorality or business practices. unfair or took advantage of them and their careers, especially when we deal with the death of an artist on our label who was very dear to us. We have always practiced honest business and full transparency from the beginning when we started Quality Control Music. “Read the full post below.
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