Legal Battle Erupts as Chandler Moore Exits Maverick City Music
In a surprising turn of events within the music industry, Chandler Moore has embarked on a legal and professional separation from Maverick City Music, a collective he helped elevate to Grammy-winning status. This decision follows a contentious lawsuit filed against Norman Gyamfi, the group’s CEO, citing severe allegations of monetary manipulation and breach of trust.
Details of the Allegations
Just days after filing a lawsuit in Atlanta federal court, Chandler Moore took to social media to announce his departure from Maverick City Music, hinting at future solo endeavors. The lawsuit, which describes a series of clandestine deals and breaches of financial trust, accuses Gyamfi of siphoning royalties and profits from Moore through deceptive means starting in 2021.
Central to Moore’s claims is an incident where Gyamfi allegedly orchestrated the sale of Maverick City Music’s masters to The Orchard, a Sony distribution arm, without Moore’s knowledge. Furthermore, the lawsuit details accusations of Gyamfi rerouting songwriting royalties meant for Moore to the collective, supported by documents forged with Moore’s signature.
The culmination of these deeds, according to Moore, resulted in a loss of over $800,000 in royalties. The legal action seeks not only financial reparation but also the nullification of all contracts binding him to Maverick City Music, amidst allegations of forgery, breach of contract, and conversion.
Impact on Maverick City Music
The lawsuit and subsequent exit of Moore from Maverick City Music coincide with fellow artist Naomi Raine’s departure, although she is not involved in the legal proceedings. This series of events raises questions about the internal dynamics within the collective and its future trajectory in the gospel music scene.
While representatives for both Moore and Maverick City Music have remained silent on the issue, the music industry and its followers are keenly observing the developments. The outcomes of this lawsuit could potentially influence contractual practices and artist management within the wider music industry.