Wu-Tang Clan are facing legal action from Icelene Jones, the widow of Ol' Dirty Bastard and sole executor of his estate, over her claims that she is owed royalties generated by the group.
Variety reports that Jones is seeking at least $1 million in damages plus interest and attorneys’ fees. The report states that Jones is citing a 1992 agreement made between her late partner and the other members of the rap group that entitles him to 50 percent of net proceeds from publishing and recording royalties, as well as merchandising and videos.
The FADER has reached out for comment. Read Next: The U.S. government has sold Martin Shkreli’s one-of-one Wu-Tang album Wu-Tang Clan's business ventures have grown in recent years with their story being told as part of a multi-season Hulu series and even acting as the inspiration for a theme park in South Korea.
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