Mary J. Blige has formally responded to the $5 million lawsuit brought by her former stylist, Misa Hylton, labeling it “patently frivolous.” Her legal team asserts the claims were filed to harass and injure Blige personally and professionally.
“Plaintiffs and their counsel appear to enjoy fabricating accusations … for the purposes of harassing Defendants,” writes Blige’s lawyer, Sarah M. Matz. The filing accuses Hylton and her attorney of doubling down even after being shown why the claims are invalid.
Blige’s motion seeks dismissal of the case and sanctions against Hylton and her counsel. The response states Hylton’s company, M.I.S.A. Management, “does not exist as a legal entity.” Therefore, the lawsuit allegedly lacks proper standing.
Origins of the Dispute and Allegations
In April 2025, Misa Hylton sued Blige and Vado—rapper signed to Blige’s label Beautiful Life Productions—claiming Blige interfered with a valid management contract between Hylton’s agency and Vado. The suit alleges Blige withheld Vado’s completed album and blocked his touring opportunities to force termination of his contract with Hylton. That agreement would have entitled her to 20% of his earnings.
Hylton’s team also claims Blige orchestrated private meetings—on yachts and at exclusive events—explicitly excluding Misa’s representatives. The goal, they argue, was to isolate Vado and pressure him to abandon M.I.S.A. Management.
Blige’s response counters that Vado himself contemplated firing Hylton, citing text excerpts stating, “Between me and u I might be firing Misa.”
Legal and Emotional Stakes Highlighted
Hylton’s attorney, Nicholas Ramcharitar, previously described their conflict as deeply emotional. He explained she tried to keep things private for nearly a year and called Blige’s legal team repeatedly seeking resolution. Eventually, she felt forced to take legal action.
Ramcharitar emphasized that disputes between longtime friends and collaborators can take a serious toll. He recalled, “Ms. Hylton did not want this… She exhausted every avenue.”
Stakes and Next Steps in Court
Blige’s legal filing accuses the plaintiffs of abusing the judicial process. She demands sanctions, suggesting the lawsuit was leveraged for media attention and reputational harm.
Hylton and Vado seek $5 million in damages for breach of contract, emotional distress, and business interference. Blige’s counter-move seeks dismissal and penalties. No resolution has yet been reported.