Rick Ross and Maybach Music Group are facing a $261,000 lawsuit after two North Carolina concerts connected to the rapper’s Port of Miami anniversary tour were canceled.
Omega14 Incorporated filed the lawsuit against Ross, MMG and his touring company over performances scheduled in Greensboro and Charlotte.
The shows were part of Ross’ Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Orchestra Tour, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of his 2006 debut album, Port of Miami.
According to the complaint, Ross agreed to perform for at least one hour at each North Carolina concert. The agreement allegedly allowed cancellations only in cases involving “severe injury or death.”
The promoter claims MMG manager Tawanda Roberts contacted them at 1 p.m. on the day of the Greensboro concert and said Ross “refused to perform” both North Carolina dates.
The Greensboro show was scheduled for that evening, while the Charlotte performance was set for the following day.
Omega14 alleges the late cancellations resulted in approximately $261,000 in losses. The claimed damages include expenses related to venues, production, marketing, lodging and transportation.
The promoter also alleges that Ross performed in Orlando and Miami Beach around the same dates. Omega14 argues those appearances were inconsistent with an inability to perform because of severe injury or illness.
The lawsuit accuses Ross and the other defendants of conduct that the promoter describes as “unethical, unscrupulous, and substantially injurious” to businesses and consumers.
Omega14 also claims the cancellations affected orchestral musicians, choir members and venue operators involved in the scheduled performances.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
Ross has not publicly responded to the lawsuit. MMG and his touring company also have not publicly addressed the allegations.
The legal dispute comes as Ross continues celebrating the legacy of Port of Miami, the album that helped establish him as a major figure in Southern hip-hop.
The lawsuit, however, is focused specifically on the two North Carolina performances and whether their cancellation violated the terms of Ross’ agreement with Omega14.
For now, the promoter is seeking to hold Ross, MMG and the touring company financially responsible for the losses it says resulted from the canceled shows.
The case will ultimately determine whether the allegations amount to a breach of contract and whether the defendants are responsible for the damages claimed by Omega14.
