No Written Contracts

During the ongoing trial, it came to light that Chance the Rapper reportedly refused to sign written business contracts with many individuals who worked closely with him. His former manager, Pat Corcoran, testified that this applied to his music attorney, business manager, booking agent, and other key team members. Corcoran suggested this approach might have been a way for the rapper to avoid clearly defining his commitments.

Manager’s Testimony

Pat Corcoran, also known as Pat the Manager, is seeking more than $3 million from Chance the Rapper. This claim stems from a post-termination agreement between the two. Corcoran detailed that while he was paid 15% of Chance’s net earnings from 2012 until his termination in 2019, a formal written contract never existed. He was reportedly the highest earner within Chance the Rapper LLC.

Chance’s Defense

Chance the Rapper testified that he did not have a written agreement with Corcoran. He stated that their arrangement was at-will and did not address termination specifically. The rapper added that he never discussed a “sunset clause” with his former manager, which would allow Corcoran to continue getting paid for a period after being fired. Instead, they only talked about how he would be paid.

Background of the Dispute

The trial is expected to continue this week as legal proceedings unfold. The core of the civil case revolves around the nature of the business relationship between the artist and his former manager. The lack of formal written contracts has become a central theme in the testimonies presented

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