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Chance the Rapper wins second trial against ex-manager Pat Corcoran
Judge orders Pat Corcoran to hand over $1.5M in fees and merch payments after losing second trial.
In brief
Judge orders Pat Corcoran to hand over $1.5M in fees and merch payments after losing second trial. Chance the Rapper won a second trial against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, who must pay up to $1.5 million in fees and return merch vendor payments. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Judge orders Pat Corcoran to hand over payments
A Chicago judge ordered Pat Corcoran to return commissions from merchandise vendors and give up 15% management fees for Chance the Rapper's business.
Corcoran owes up to $1.5 million in fees
Chance's team says Corcoran likely forfeits as much as $1.5 million in management fees, which they describe as 'kickbacks' from vendors.
Judge's ruling details
The 28-page ruling was issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, by Cook County Circuit Court Judge James E. Hanlon Jr.
Corcoran breached fiduciary duty
The judge found Corcoran violated Chance's fiduciary duty by taking payments twice from merchandise vendors and not disclosing deals.
Domain transfer deadline
Corcoran must transfer ownership of ChanceRaps.com domain to Chance within 14 days after the ruling.
Corcoran's equity request rejected
The judge rejected Chance's bid for damages and did not strip Corcoran of all pay earned as manager, which totaled over $10 million.
Corcoran's business activities
Corcoran was free to pursue his own business interests, including Chicago theater projects and media startups, after the ruling.
The big picture
Chance the Rapper won a second trial against ex-manager Pat Corcoran, who must pay up to $1.5 million in fees and return merch vendor payments.
