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Quality Control’s Pierre ‘Pee’ Thomas Denies Allegations of Malpractice in Migos Lawsuit

Quality Control’s Pierre ‘Pee’ Thomas Denies Allegations of Malpractice in Migos Lawsuit

Migos filed a lawsuit against their longtime lawyer, Damien Granderson, for malpractice.

Variety reports the documents states Granderson “abused his position of trust as Migos’ fiduciary from the moment he was retained as Migos’ lawyer” and “cheated [the group] out of millions of dollars.” 

The complaint also notes that Granderson has “glaring conflicts of interest” because he’s also Quality Control’s attorney. Now Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff are seeking millions in damages.

Granderson negotiated the deals with 300 Entertainment and Capitol Music Group/Quality Control and allegedly hid the extent of which QCM would be profiting. The deal “would allow Capitol to distribute all albums that QCM produced and that QCM was actually profiting far more handsomely than was apparent from the face of the documents that Granderson personally presented to Migos for immediate execution,” the complaint reads.

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Per Variety, the group claims Granderson “failed to disclose both the complete nature of his relationship with QCM and the complete nature of the conflict in representing both QCM and Migos.” 

This lawsuit will clearly have a negative effect on the trio’s relationship with the label. The label’s CEO, Pierre “Pee” Thomas denied all allegations in a lengthy statement. He said he “will not stand by and let Quality Control Music’s reputation and everything we have built and sacrificed be tarnished by allegations of unfair and unjust business practices.”

“It is unfortunate that the same people that we have worked hard for, provided opportunities for, and championed for are now alleging that we have participated in any kind of immoral or unfair business practices or took advantage of them and their careers, especially while we are dealing with the death of an artist on our label that was dear to us,” Pee began. “We have always practiced honest business and complete transparency from the beginning when we started Quality Control Music.” 

Check out the full statement below:

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It is unfortunate that the same people that we have worked hard for,provided opportunities for, and championed for are now alleging that we have participated in any kind of immoral or unfair business practices or took advantage of them and their careers, especially while we are dealing with the death of an artist on our label that was dear to us. We have always practiced honest business and complete transparency from the beginning when we started Quality Control Music. We built this business on family values, which has been so hard to do when you are dealing with so much pride and ego. The problem that I have been struggling with in this business as black man is jealousy, hate, division, and lack of communication. I was a millionaire before I got in the music business and for me to know the sacrifices I have made for the people that I have invested in and put every dollar, blood, sweat, and tears into is nonsense. I will not stand by and let Quality Control Music’s reputation and everything we have built and sacrificed be tarnished by allegations of unfair and unjust business practices. I am a student of this game and I have watched several black record label owner’s get destroyed by the same things that I am facing right now. This is why majority of the people in this business end up in financial turmoil and ultimately failing to reach their full potential. It is hard enough to be fighting and battling with corporations and the powers that be, I am not doing it with those who I consider family. I love my artists and I love my team. Everyone has their own lawyers. I understand in this business that you are not always going to end with the people you started with. I say that to say, I am not forcing anybody to be in business with us that has a problem and cannot communicate and does not want to work as a unit. Everything is negotiable. I wish my whole team more money, more blessings, and continued success. #longlivemarlo??

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