Chingy Should Pay For Signing With Ludacris, Lawsuit Claims

[Damien J.]

A man who says he discovered Chingy is suing the St. Louis rapper, claiming the platinum-selling artist breached a 1999 contract by signing with Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace imprint in 2002.

Ronald Gavin is seeking $250,000 in damages and at least $25,000 in related legal fees, The Associated Press, reports. The suit, which was filed last week in St. Louis County Court, also names Trak Starz, the production duo that helmed Chingy's 2003 debut LP Jackpot, which to date has sold close to 3 million copies.

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