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A New York court officially dismissed the lawsuit filed by fashion icon Misa Hylton against singer Mary J. Blige on Tuesday.
Misa, who shares a son with Sean "Diddy" Combs, originally filed the suit in July 2025.
She accused her former friend of thirty years of interfering with her record label's business deals, specifically involving the rapper Vado.
Mary J. Blige’s legal team fought back, labeling the claims as "frivolous" and arguing that Misa was operating an illegitimate company.
The judge granted the motion to dismiss the case "without prejudice" after Misa failed to move forward with the proceedings.
In the court documents, the judge criticized Misa for making inflammatory claims and then essentially abandoning the lawsuit when Mary J. Blige’s lawyers applied pressure.
While the "without prejudice" ruling means Misa could technically refile the suit in the future, the court warned her legal team to be more prepared if they choose to do so.
This legal battle marks a sad end to a friendship that lasted three decades.
Misa Hylton played a major role in shaping Mary J. Blige's early career as a stylist, helping create the iconic "Ghetto Fabulous" look of the 1990s.
The fallout between the two women surprised many in the hip-hop community who viewed them as a legendary duo.
The dismissal of the lawsuit suggests that Mary J. Blige can move forward without further legal "drama" from this specific case.
Mary J. Blige continues to focus on her music and her various business ventures following this victory in court.
She has remained busy with performances and her own creative projects throughout the last year.
Meanwhile, Misa Hylton remains a respected figure in hip-hop fashion, though her legal team has not yet commented on whether they plan to refile the charges.
For now, the megastar singer can celebrate a successful defense against these serious allegations.
