R&B icon Mary J. Blige is facing a $5 million lawsuit from her former longtime stylist, Misa Hylton. Known for her work in shaping hip-hop fashion and styling major stars, Hylton claims that Blige tried to interfere with one of her business deals involving rapper Vado.
According to the lawsuit, Hylton had entered into a management agreement with Vado, but she says Mary J. Blige allegedly attempted to block or ruin the deal. Hylton believes Blige’s actions were intentional and harmed her reputation and her business.
The two women have a long history of working together. Misa Hylton is widely credited for helping create some of Mary’s most iconic looks during the 1990s and early 2000s. This makes the legal dispute even more surprising to fans who know their relationship.
Mary J. Blige has not made a public statement about the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Hylton is seeking $5 million in damages, claiming lost business opportunities and harm to her career.