Cardi B fired former manager Shaft for 'allegedly pocketing a fortune'... as he sues rapper for $10m
She's catapulted to the top of the music charts after a slew of successful songs and releasing her debut album Invasion of Privacy.
But Cardi B has landed in a bit of hot water after former manager Shaft sued the Bodak Yellow songstress to the tune of $10 million for breach of contract, according to TMZ.
The 25-year-old hitmaker reportedly fired the Haitian manager after finding out that he was modifying the books to make it appear that she was making less money, so that he could then pocket the difference.
Trouble: Cardi B has landed in a bit of hot water after former manager Shaft sued the Bodak Yellow songstress to the tune of $10 million for breach of contract, according to TMZ
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Sources told the publication that Cardi was also paying a massive 20 percent management fee to Shaft.
'If Cardi got a gig that paid $100,000, Shaft would tell her she was making $50k and allegedly pocket the balance,' an insider said.
When fiance Offset found out about the staggering number, he encouraged the Be Careful singer to look into new management.
Shaft claims he discovered Cardi B in 2015 and helped launch her into a huge star only to be sidelined by the Bronx native.
Done: The 25-year-old hitmaker reportedly fired the Haitian manager after finding out that he was modifying the books to make it appear that she was making less money, so that he could then pocket the difference
Big time: Sources told the publication that Cardi was also paying a massive 20 percent management fee to Shaft; seen in April
PageSix.com said sources told the site that Shaft 'orchestrated the production of her mega-hit Bodak Yellow' and also took care of her career 'as if she were his daughter.'
A spokesperson for the former manager told the outlet: '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.'
Cardi’s rep declined to comment, PageSix.com reported.
The Get Up 10 hitmaker is expecting a baby with boyfriend Offset and announced in an Instagram video this week that she needs to take a break from performing because of the advanced nature of her pregnancy.
Pregnant: The Get Up 10 hitmaker, pictured April 14, is expecting a baby with rapper boyfriend Offset and announced this week she needs to take a break from performing
Her last gig before giving birth to her first child will be this Saturday at Broccoli Fest in Washington, D.C.
'I wanted to make it clear and everything the Broccoli Fest will be my last performance... for um.. a little while... and everything,' she said in the clip.
'Because you know... shorty keep growing and I be looking like I be moving and everything but in reality... a b**** can barely breathe,' she added.
'I want to thank ya all for understanding. I'll be back for the Bruno Mars tour and everything,' she continued in the post. 'I just want to let ya all know that Broccoli fest will be my last performance and thank ya all I love ya all mother f****s.'
Cardi - real name Belcalis Almanzar - has catapulted to stardom in the last year with a slew of hit songs, most of which were included in her newly-released debut album Invasion of Privacy.
Not only has the album made impressive moves on the Billboard charts with a peak placement at No. 1, the Be Careful rapper recently finished a two-weekend stint at the famed Coachella music festival.
'Because you know... shorty keep growing and I be looking like I be moving and everything but in reality... a b**** can barely breathe,' she explained of her decision to take a break
Hiatus: She told fans her last performance before the birth of her baby will be this weekend at Broccoli Fest in Washington, D.C.
Parents-to-be: Cardi and Offset, pictured in February, will reportedly welcome their bundle of joy in July
Look pretty in pink like Cardi B wearing Tom Ford
Being pregnant certainly isn't going to stop Cardi B from wowing the crowd and showing the world what she's made of.
The singer recently attended the Latin Billboard Music Awards and stunned the stage in a Tom Ford dress. Taken from the spring/summer collection, the maxi gown is pretty in baby pink but fierce with strong shoulders and eye-catching sequin sleeves.
The dress is also designed with a draped effect making sure to flatter the figure and allow the baby bump full display.
If you're into this dress as much as Cardi B and have a spare $8,990 then click right to shop the gown at Tom Ford. Or if you're in need of that statement piece for an up-and-coming event then our edit has all the best styles from Dessy Collection, Asos and more.
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