Cardi B Countersues Former Manager for $15 Million Cardi B’s former manager, Shaft, sued $10 million for alleged breach of contract, unjust enrichment and defamation. Now, Cardi B is countersuing
$15 million
for exploitation. The billboard charting artist claimed he established a deal with her for 20 percent commission. She said he later demanded 50 percent on her Sony music publishing deal. She also claims he tried to control her romantic life. Cardi B said he put up “barriers between her and people close to her in an effort to maintain complete control over her.”