Precious Jacobs-Perry Discusses Chance the Rapper Jury Trial Victory

Jenner & Block Partner Precious Jacobs-Perry spoke with Billboard and The American Lawyer about the firm's precedent-setting jury trial victory for Chancelor J. Bennett, best known as Chance the Rapper, in his breach of contract dispute with his former manager Patrick Corcoran. In discussion with Billboard, Jacobs-Perry underscored the heart of the case: 

 “We don’t want people to think that it’s not worth fighting for your rights when you believe that you’re being taken advantage of.”  

The verdict marks the first litigated ruling of its kind on the unenforceability of oral post-termination provisions in artist/manager agreements and stands as a foundation and source of inspiration for independent artists seeking to protect their rights. The team was led by Partners Precious Jacobs-Perry, Wade Thomson, and April Otterberg. 

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

Precious Jacobs-Perry Discusses Chance the Rapper Jury Trial Victory

Jenner & Block Partner Precious Jacobs-Perry spoke with Billboard and The American Lawyer about the firm's precedent-setting jury trial victory for Chancelor J. Bennett, best known as Chance the Rapper, in his breach of contract dispute with his former manager Patrick Corcoran. In discussion with Billboard, Jacobs-Perry underscored the heart of the case: 

 “We don’t want people to think that it’s not worth fighting for your rights when you believe that you’re being taken advantage of.”  

The verdict marks the first litigated ruling of its kind on the unenforceability of oral post-termination provisions in artist/manager agreements and stands as a foundation and source of inspiration for independent artists seeking to protect their rights. The team was led by Partners Precious Jacobs-Perry, Wade Thomson, and April Otterberg. 

 Read More

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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