Mary J. Blige was blocked from transferring Misa Hylton’s $5 million lawsuit to the Commercial Court after the judge ruled that the case belonged to a civil court.
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Mary J. Blige attempted to transfer the $5 million lawsuit filed by Misa Hylton to a New York court, which failed to handle a complex business dispute because the judge ruled that the case did not meet the requirements of a professional venue.
Blige’s legal team argued that the case’s allegations were her interfering with the management agreement involving rapper Vado, which was too complicated for the Standard Civil Court.
They claim the lawsuit involves “complex” issues such as California law, contract enforcement, and corporate status.
However, Judge Susanna J. Adams rejected the motion, pointing out that these claims are related to entertainment and artist management agreements, rather than the types of commercial transactions the court’s business department is designed to handle.
“The complexity of the case, the choice of legal issues, and the amount of the dispute are not guaranteed to be transferred to the commercial sector,” Adams wrote in the ruling.
The lawsuit was filed in April 2025, accusing Mary J. Blige of forcing Vado to abandon his consent with Hylton’s Misa Management and instead favoring signing with Blige’s Baile, Beautiful Life Productions.
Hylton claims Blige retains the opportunity to release the album and release it from Vado unless he breaks off from her.
Hylton is seeking $5 million in compensation and a ban to prevent Blige from interfering in future business relationships.
The complaint also noted that Blager’s security chief, Helton claimed she was her boyfriend and accused him of warning Vader that he would “lose his chance” if he stayed in Helton.
Blige sees these claims as “apparently frivolous” and “worthy”, which suggests that the lawsuit is a personal attack designed to force settlement.
Her lawyers believe that Hylton’s company is not an effective company and she lacks the proper permission to operate as a talent agent.
Blige is also seeking sanctions against Hylton and his attorneys, alleging that the lawsuit is for publicity and leverage.
Hylton’s lawyers said they tried to settle the dispute privately, but when Blige’s team stopped responding, they turned to the court.
As of late July 2025, the case was still active in the civil court, with Blige pushing for the dismissal, while Hylton sticking to his claims.
