Introduction to the Dispute
According to two complaints submitted in Los Angeles, singer and award-winning actress Andra Day is in the middle of a bitter separation from her manager, Jeff Evans. Evans has been working with Day for 14 years and has submitted a complaint against her, accusing her of not paying him the amount owed.
The Complaints
Evans’ complaint claims that Day did not pay him a 40 percent reduction in her publisher and a 20 percent commission for other business. He also states that the expenses related to Day between 2012 and 2017 were higher than the income, resulting in a loss for him. Additionally, Evans claims that he is owed at least $850,000, including funds from publication advances and payments related to Day’s leading role in the Netflix film "The Liberation". He alleges that he has not been paid since 2024, according to the terms of their agreements.
Counterclaim
Day has submitted a counterclaim against Evans, describing the 40 percent reduction in her publications as "exploitative". She claims that certain conditions for profit sharing between them ended in June 2023, while Evans argues that certain provisions of their agreements are still in effect beyond this point.
Allegations of Theft
In her lawsuit, Day accuses Evans of "theft in a fresh act", including the misappropriation of a $600,000 recording fund and $1 million in music income. The complaint states that Evans has deducted so much money from Day, a four-time platinum hit maker and Golden Globe winner, that she is unable to pay her monthly minimum credit card debt and does not have sufficient funds for a tour.
Request for Accounting Examination
Day’s lawsuit requires an accounting examination to uncover an alleged "deception network" and to determine exactly how much Evans owes her. A representative of Day did not immediately return requests for additional comment. The outcome of this dispute remains to be seen, with both parties presenting strong allegations against each other.
