Overview
- Ebony Son Entertainment, run by Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, filed a federal complaint accusing the Grammy winner of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and fraud-like practices.
- The suit alleges a verbal management deal was struck at the 2023 Essence Festival for a 20 percent commission on gross revenue plus expenses.
- Payments were made for more than a year during the rollout of Long’s 2024 album before they allegedly stopped in October 2024, with the relationship ending in January 2025.
- Plaintiffs claim they generated over $5 million for Long and say $612,298 remains unpaid, including $458,600 in commissions and $153,698 in expenses.
- Defendants include Super Giant Records LLC, Muni Long Inc., Muni World Inc., and White Rose Garden LLC, with the complaint seeking to pierce the corporate veil and appoint a special master to audit finances.