AceShowbiz - Chance The Rapper has won a $1.5 million judgment in his ongoing legal dispute with his former manager, marking a significant victory in their second trial.

On October 13, 2026, a judge ruled in favor of Chance The Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, determining that his former manager, Pat Corcoran, breached fiduciary duties by secretly accepting side payments from merchandise vendors. The ruling obligates Corcoran to return these "secret funds" to the Chicago rapper and to refund the 15% commission he had taken on merchandise sales during the disputed period.

Judge James E. Hanlon Jr. emphasized in his decision that if there is any uncertainty about whether certain payments were related to Chance The Rapper's orders, that doubt would be resolved against Corcoran, as his company was responsible for keeping the relevant records and collecting those payments.

This recent court decision follows an earlier legal victory for Chance The Rapper in March 2026, when a Cook County jury ruled in his favor after a two-week trial. The jury rejected Corcoran's claim for $3.8 million, which included $1.6 million in commissions tied to a sunset clause and $2.2 million for alleged unpaid managerial work. Instead, Chance The Rapper was awarded only $35 for breach of contract and tortious interference at that time.

Following the judge's ruling in the second trial, Chance The Rapper's attorney, Precious S. Jacobs from Jenner & Block, expressed satisfaction with the court's thorough opinion. The attorney highlighted that the ruling confirmed Corcoran had fiduciary responsibilities as Chance The Rapper's manager and violated those duties in multiple ways over an extended period.

The combined outcomes from both the jury verdict and the judge’s recent decision mean that Chance The Rapper has prevailed on all claims he brought forward, including breach of contract, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty. At the same time, Pat Corcoran's legal claims were entirely dismissed.

The ruling is notable as the first to definitively establish that a manager who represents an artist is a fiduciary and owes fiduciary duties to that artist. This legal precedent could have broader implications for artist-manager relationships in the entertainment industry.

In addition to the monetary judgment, the judge ordered Pat Corcoran to surrender the domain name ChanceRaps.com to Chance The Rapper. The court will also address the final calculation of the owed amounts at a status hearing scheduled for November 30, 2026. There is potential for additional interest to be added to the final judgment.

This ruling marks a significant moment for Chance The Rapper, who has faced this legal battle while advocating for transparency and accountability in artist management. His legal team emphasized that this victory not only protects Chance The Rapper personally but also sets a standard for other artists to expect honesty, loyalty, and trust from those managing their careers.

As the legal proceedings continue toward the final settlement amounts, Chance The Rapper remains a figure representing the fight for artists’ rights within the entertainment business.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.