In some new 21 Savage savage news, the Atlanta rapper is being sued by a Dutch promoter. The lawsuit claims 21 Savage’s team kept a $150,000 deposit for a European tour that never happened. This situation stems from a canceled tour that was originally planned for 2019.

Tour Drama Details

The federal lawsuit was filed in Pennsylvania by a Dutch company called J. Noah B.V., which does business as J-Noah Entertainment. They accuse 21 Savage, his company Slaughter Gang LLC, and several members of his business team of breaking their contract. The promoter also claims fraud and other related issues over the stalled European tour from 2019.

According to the complaint, J-Noah Entertainment paid a $150,000 “binder” payment on March 20, 2019. This payment was meant to secure at least 10 shows across Europe. The agreement stated the money would be held in escrow or trust while final tour paperwork was completed. Additionally, the funds were supposed to be refunded within five days if the deal fell through.

Background of the Dispute

The tour plans hit a snag because 21 Savage allegedly couldn’t get a valid passport. The promoter stated that both sides agreed to pause the tour while the immigration issue was sorted out. They also agreed to put the refund requirement on hold. The understanding was that new dates would be set once the passport situation was resolved.

J-Noah Entertainment claims they stayed in touch with 21 Savage’s camp from 2019 through 2023. They were waiting for word that he was cleared to travel and perform the shows. During this time, the promoter says the rapper’s team kept making excuses. They stalled on moving forward with the tour or returning the money.

Allegations of Deception

The situation reportedly escalated in late 2023. J-Noah Entertainment discovered in mid-October 2023 that 21 Savage had obtained his passport. Furthermore, he had already booked a different European tour with another promoter. The Dutch company considers this a significant breach of their original agreement. They stated they never received any shows in exchange for their $150,000 deposit.

On October 20, 2023, J-Noah’s lawyer sent an “urgent notice” to 21 Savage and his associated parties. This notice demanded the full refund within five days, as per the binder agreement. The lawsuit claims the money has still not been returned. This is despite repeated demands and alleged promises from representatives. They had reportedly promised to pay the balance in $10,000 monthly installments.

Financial Repercussions

The complaint alleges that all the defendants “shared in the $150,000 windfall.” It also claims the money was never properly placed in an escrow or trust account. The promoter says they were “unjustly enriched” while J-Noah was unable to book another headliner. The Dutch company claims it lost both its deposit and the profits it expected from a 21 Savage tour or a replacement act. J-Noah is suing for at least $150,000 in compensatory damages. They are also seeking additional consequential and incidental damages for lost profits. Additionally, they are asking for punitive damages. This is due to what they call “outrageous” and “reckless” conduct by 21 Savage and his team. The suit includes claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud, as reported by AllHipHop

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