# 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.
- Title: Chance the Rapper wins second trial against ex-manager Pat…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/chance-the-rapper-wins-second-trial-against-ex-manager-pat-corcoran-who-must-hand-over-merch-vendor-payments-and-up-to-1-5m-in-fees-according-to-chances-team
- Published: 2026-10-15T13:48:19+00:00
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- Topics: chance the rapper, pat corcoran, merch vendor payments, management fees, chance raps com domain, unitedmasters, ramova theatre, we are the times, music, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.