A Cleveland concert that was expected to feature GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, and Skilla Baby has turned into the center of a major legal battle. Esmail Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Shaw Management Enterprises, seeking $2.5 million in damages. The company claims Shaw submitted forged contracts tied to the event, which led to significant financial loss.
According to AllHipHop, problems began almost immediately after tickets went on sale. Just two days after the launch, Shaw Management allegedly instructed Esmail to stop all promotion for the show. No explanation was provided, which raised concerns. Esmail then contacted GloRilla’s team and reportedly learned she had never agreed to perform. They say that contract negotiations were still ongoing when Shaw sent over what they now believe were falsified documents.
Esmail alleges they sent over $280,000 to Shaw Management in preparation for the show. Only $20,000 of that amount has been returned, leaving over $260,000 unaccounted for. Esmail believes they lost roughly $2.5 million in potential revenue due to ticket refunds, marketing costs, and the abrupt cancellation.
Although GloRilla is not named in the lawsuit, her involvement in the event has kept her name in the headlines. She was the main act promoted for the show and the confusion around her participation has played a big role in the legal dispute.
At the same time, GloRilla has also been dealing with her own legal troubles. In July, she was arrested in Georgia and charged with possession of marijuana and a controlled substance. She was released on bond shortly after and addressed the incident on social media. The lawsuit and arrest have kept the rising star in the spotlight for reasons far beyond her music.
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