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Ice Spice Ordered to Give Deposition in New York Wig Lawsuit

A judge moved the case into a formal fact‑finding phase that could accelerate settlement talks or trial preparation.

Overview

  • The court scheduled Ice Spice to sit for a sworn deposition in Manhattan in September as part of TheeBellaBrand’s lawsuit and ordered depositions for two other witnesses.
  • TheeBellaBrand sued last year alleging the rapper agreed to buy 25 custom wigs for about $20,000, failed to pay, and then disparaged the products on social media.
  • The company seeks more than $400,000 for lost business and punitive damages, according to court filings.
  • Ice Spice has denied the allegations and filed a motion to dismiss, but the judge’s scheduling of depositions and discovery shows the case is moving past early motions.
  • The court set a discovery cutoff in January 2027 and scheduled settlement conferences for September and December, meaning the coming months will test whether the parties reach a deal or press toward trial while managing publicity and legal costs.