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Chance the Rapper has officially come out on top in his legal battle against former manager Pat Corcoran—but the outcome is raising eyebrows across the industry.
A Chicago jury ruled in Chance’s favor on a breach of fiduciary duty claim, handing him the legal victory after a contentious dispute over their business relationship. Corcoran, who had worked with Chance since 2012, claimed he was entitled to a 15% management cut that included a three-year “sunset clause,” allowing him to continue earning commissions even after their split in 2020.
However, Chance’s legal team pushed back hard, arguing there was no concrete evidence that such a clause ever existed beyond Corcoran’s claims. His attorney, Precious S. Jacobs-Perry, also pointed to alleged mismanagement, including 24,000 unfulfilled merchandise orders dating back to 2019 and accusations that Corcoran used his position to profit from unrelated side ventures.
While the jury ultimately sided with Chance, the final award—just $35 in damages—tells a different story. The minimal payout suggests the jury wasn’t convinced that Chance suffered significant financial harm, making the victory feel more symbolic than substantial.
In the end, Chance may have won the case, but the outcome highlights just how complicated—and costly—artist-manager relationships can become when business and trust break down.
