Lil Wayne's ongoing legal battle with his former attorney is finally over.
The conflict, which spanned over seven years, revolved around a verbal agreement entitling Sweeney to 10% of Wayne's profits. On Tuesday, October 14th, a New York judge ruled that this agreement is no longer valid, relieving Wayne of the obligation to pay millions in fees to Sweeney.
The legal battle began in 2019 when Wayne sued Sweeney, arguing that the 10% fee was exorbitant and not legally binding since it was never signed. Wayne claimed that the agreement should have been voided when he fired Sweeney in 2018. Sweeney, however, countersued, seeking $20 million from deals that occurred post-termination.
Judge James D’Auguste sided with Wayne, stating that Sweeney is not entitled to the 10% contingency fee. Instead, Sweeney can only pursue "reasonable fees," which will be determined in further legal proceedings. Wayne's attorney, Jonathan Davis, celebrated the decision, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law in the outcome.
Billboard reported that Wayne's legal team expressed gratitude for the ruling, while Sweeney's representatives have yet to comment on the decision. Davis said, "After an almost seven-year battle in multiple courts in New York and California, lawyers can rest a little easier in knowing that the rule of law still matters and will be applied faithfully by courts."
As the case progresses, the focus will shift to determining what constitutes reasonable fees for Sweeney's services during his 13-year tenure with Wayne.