Klenord “Shaft” Raphael is suing Cardi B for breach of contract.
Cardi B has been slapped with a massive lawsuit from her former manager, Shaft.. According to TMZ, Shaft is suing the “Be Careful” rapper for $10 million, claiming he transformed her into a star, only to be fired.
Shaft, who began working with Cardi in 2015, alleges that he “conceived, arranged and orchestrated” her career after discovering her while she was working as a party host. In the suit, Shaft’s rep wrote the following, “Since discovering Cardi B in 2015, Shaft has played an integral role in developing her music career and public image.”
“While he is proud of their successful collaborations as she evolved from Instagram influencer to music megastar, Shaft is disappointed by her actions to freeze him out of her career, which are detailed in the complaint. Shaft is confident that his lawsuit will validate his conduct and substantiate his legal claims.”
In addition, Shaft says it was hit team of writers and producers who helped Cardi score her breakthrough single, “Bodak Yellow.” To make matters worse, Shaft claims that Cardi has turned Offset against him after she told him and many others that he was robbing her.
Offset allegedly sent the following threatening text to Shaft, “U better stop play acting like u don’t know u taking her shit from her u a snake. U can’t hide from me N**** and u not bout to play my WIFE.”
Cardi B has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit.
