Raekwon blames landlord after dispensary closure in NJ
The rapper has pointed fingers at his landlord, BMHC LLC, claiming they breached prior rental agreements tied to construction delays on the property.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, BMHC LLC moved to shut down the dispensary after Raekwon allegedly failed to pay over half a million in rent. In response, Raekwon says the rent was originally agreed to be prorated during ongoing construction, which took far longer than expected. A HashStoria rep claims both parties agreed to pause rent payments until renovations were completed. The situation escalated when the landlord allegedly permitted an unlicensed dispensary to operate next door during this time.
'We were hoodwinked,' Raekwon told TMZ Hip Hop, adding that HashStoria plans to countersue. BMHC LLC, however, insists they gave the rapper ample time to resolve the payments following the 2024 grand opening.
Despite the dispensary setback, Raekwon's music career is flourishing. He just released his first album since 2017, The Emperor's New Clothes, under Nas' Mass Appeal label. The album features appearances by Ghostface Killah, Nas, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, and more. In an Instagram post, Raekwon described the project as a 'bespoke creation' and thanked fans for their continued support.
Earlier this year, Raekwon also reunited with Wu-Tang Clan for their final New York City concert on the 'Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber' tour. While the future of HashStoria remains uncertain, Raekwon's artistic legacy shows no signs of slowing.
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