Wiz Khalifa is ‘being sued for $2million’ by former record company

Wiz Khalifa has reportedly had a lawsuit slapped on him by his former record company in

response to the one he filed against them.

In May, Khalifa filed the suit for ‘mismanagement’, allegedly claiming the founders of Rostrum

Records often steered him towards deals that would benefit them rather than him since signing

with them in 2005. He claimed for $1million in damages and legal fees as well as the

termination of his contract.

The record company have responded with their own suit, and founder Benjy Grinberg has

blasted the motive behind Wiz’s as ‘fabricated.

Rostrum Records are now arguing that they are entitled to 15% of all royalties earned and

received by the rapper, as well as 15% from his tour and 20% from merchandise sales.

Benjy Grinberg told Billboard: ‘Thirteen years ago, we started Rostrum Records as a label that would support and nurture the artists we believe in.

‘We are very grateful that Rostrum has been able to achieve that goal and provide a strong, family atmosphere where meaningful relationships with the artists is our top priority.

‘To give everything you have to an artist and then be on the receiving end of a fabricated lawsuit is deeply disappointing. What was alleged is, in fact, the complete opposite of our actions and the antithesis of what Rostrum Records and I stand for.

‘Rostrum looks forward to quickly addressing these baseless claims so we can continue to focus our energies on our artists’ success.’

They are seeking $2m for ‘breach of the Operative Agreement’ according to Rolling Stone.

Reps for Wiz Khalifa have been contacted by Metro.co.uk for comment.