Author Topic: Ras Kass sues Priority Records for $5 MILL. !! (Read 269 times)

Jome · « **on:** May 10, 2004, 04:38:41 PM »

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Ras Kass Files $5 Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Priority Records
Written by: Jay Casteel

Today (May 10), lawyers for the currently incarcerated Ras Kass, have filed a civil complaint against Priority Records in a Los Angeles County Superior Court.

The rapper, who has been signed to Priority since 1995, is demanding to be released from the label based on claims that Priority has breached specific acts of his recording contract and is citing emotional distress. He is seeking damages in excess of $5 million dollars.

Ras Kass has formally and informally sought release from the label based on his contract, that according to his lawyer allow him to do so. Priority have refused to release him.

To date, Priority have released two Ras Kass albums including 1996's Soul On Ice and 1998's Rasassination, both receiving high praises from hip-hop magazines and critics. Two more albums, Van Gogh and/or Goldyn Chyld, continue to sit on Priority's shelves.

Many of Ras' fellow artists and hip-hop industry heavyweights are behind Ras Kass and are supporting him.

"Ras Kass is THE SPITTER; I respect him as an artist, and he takes Hip-Hop and music seriously," Xzibit said of Ras Kass. "The West Coast is waiting to hear something that explosive."

Rap Coaliton founder, Wendy Day states she is thrilled Ras Kass refuses to be bullied by the music industry.

"I am happy to hear Ras Kass taking back control of his life and career by refusing to be bullied anymore by Priority Records," said Wendy Day. "I stand in solidarity with Ras Kass and support his efforts to regain his freedom from this Goliath!"

Ras Kass himself continues to fight his battle from behind bars. Priority Records' failed efforts to properly support and promote two of his released albums, with promises of much more, leaves Rass Kass no choice but to demand his release.

"I want what is fair; all I want is to create great music, have the proper team behind me, and be the artist that I am. I am prepared to do what it takes in order to be released from this ugly situation," Ras Kass said in a released statement.

jayo · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2004, 04:55:06 PM »

Thanks man.. Just got word from his camp 10 minutes ago... We're the first to report it.. You guys are teh first to hear it!!!!!!!!!!!

vegaz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2004, 05:08:00 PM »

hell yeah.. it's about time ras turned the tables on those bitches at priority theyve ruined so many west coast rappers careers over the years.

Darksider · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2004, 08:15:58 PM »

thanks for the news

UKnowWhatItIs: welcome to my traps....game over · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2004, 09:49:35 PM »

Man,this shit is great news,I hope he wins.

willie_d · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2004, 12:59:51 AM »

About time Razzie Kazzie sued them asses.
I never understood how such a talented mc didn't put out more music. The music business is fucking up a lot of careers, believe me.
I hope Ras Kass comes out of jail and gives us what we want. He's one of the gifted...

CRAFTY · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2004, 02:08:19 AM »

Thanks for the news.

Leggy Hendrix · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2004, 04:30:57 AM »

props on the news...his situation is fucked up for real...hopefully he'll get wat he is owed and he can continue to make dope music for a label that will understand the talent he has...Free Ras Kass