Misa Hylton is breaking her silence after a New York judge dismissed the $5 million lawsuit she filed against Mary J. Blige, a legal battle that fractured a friendship spanning more than three decades.
In an exclusive statement to Loren Lorosa, Hylton addressed the emotional toll of the case and her decision to walk away.
“Over the years, there have been people very close to me who have hurt me deeply, and I chose not to pursue them even when I could have, and maybe should have,” she wrote. Reflecting on her past relationship with Blige, Hylton added, “That reflection led me to ask myself why I would choose a different path for someone I once called my sister.”
“Through this experience, I learned that mixing family, friendship, and business is not always wise,” Hylton continued. “While I don’t agree with everything that was done, I chose peace… This entire ordeal has taken a significant toll on my mental health… I pray for healing for all of us.”
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge granted Blige and her attorneys, Lisa Moore and Andrew Pequignot, a motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice. The dismissal followed Hylton’s failure to meet a court deadline to defend her allegations.
In a pointed rebuke, Judge Phaedra F. Perry addressed what she called an “abandonment of claims,” writing, “The court in no way condones parties filing lawsuits claiming millions in damages based on inflammatory accusations, only to have those very same parties abandon their allegations when faced with a motion to dismiss and sanctions.”
Hylton had accused Blige of breaching contracts tied to rapper Vado, alleging the actions caused monetary damage. Blige denied the claims and previously labeled the lawsuit “frivolous.”
