Mary J. Blige Urges Cutting Off “Bad Investments” Amid Misa Hylton Lawsuit

As news spreads of a $5 million lawsuit filed against her by longtime friend and stylist Misa Hylton, R&B icon Mary J. Blige has responded publicly — but not directly.

Blige took to social media Thursday (May 1), posting a pointed message about cutting ties with those who fail to reciprocate love and loyalty, a post many believe is aimed at Hylton.

“If people don’t reciprocate your love, time, and energy, they are not good investments. Get rid of them asap and take care of you,” Blige wrote on X/Twitter, signing off with “Love you!” and a heart emoji.

Though Blige did not mention Hylton by name, the timing of the post — just two days after the lawsuit became public — has fueled widespread speculation.

The legal battle marks a dramatic fallout between Blige and Hylton, who have shared more than 30 years of personal and professional history.
Hylton’s attorney, Nicholas Ramcharitar, described the situation as “unfortunate,” noting that Hylton had tried multiple times to resolve the dispute privately before filing the lawsuit.

“Misa Hylton and Mary J. Blige aren’t just friends — they’re closer than biological family,” Ramcharitar told media outlets.
“It’s very unfortunate it had to come to this, because Misa tried everything to amicably resolve the issue with Mary directly.”

According to the attorney, Hylton was repeatedly ignored by Blige and her camp, leading her to pursue legal action.

Allegations Against Blige

In her lawsuit, Hylton accuses Blige of deliberately undermining her management deal with rapper Vado, an artist signed to Blige’s label.
Hylton claims Blige encouraged Vado to cut ties with her management company, M.I.S.A Management, and instead work with Blige’s personal head of security, who Hylton alleges is also Blige’s boyfriend.

Additionally, Hylton claims Blige shelved Vado’s completed album until the rapper agrees to terminate his contract with Hylton’s agency, which is entitled to a 20% commission from his earnings.

While the financial stakes are significant, Hylton’s legal team emphasized that the personal betrayal cuts deeper.

“It’s like you have a sister you’ve been with forever, and 40 years later she just stops talking to you — and you don’t know why,” Ramcharitar said.

As the lawsuit moves forward, the collapse of one of hip-hop’s most enduring friendships continues to unfold in public view — a painful reminder that even bonds built over decades can be undone in an instant.