Former Talib Kweli collaborator Res went on a Twitter tirade on Friday (June 1) making several accusations toward the Black Star MC, including sexual harassment.
Kweli’s manager and Javotti Media partner Donna Dragotta hit Twitter to speak on Kweli’s behalf.
“I categorically deny Res statements,” Dragotta wrote. “After numerous attempts to amicably and fairly settle a matter between them, Talib was forced to bring a lawsuit against Res for money owed to him pursuant to a contractual Agreement.”
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“In reply, Res made false claims of sexual harassment against Talib which we’re wholly without merit and we’re dismissed by the Court.”
I am Talib’s Business partner/manager, I categorically deny Res statements. After numerous attempts to amicably and fairly settle a matter between them, Talib was forced to bring a lawsuit against Res for money owed to him pursuant to a contractual Agreement.
— Donna Dragotta (@DonnaDisko) June 2, 2018
In reply, Res made false claims of sexual harassment against Talib which we’re wholly without merit and we’re dismissed by the Court.
— Donna Dragotta (@DonnaDisko) June 2, 2018
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During her tweet marathon, Res accused the Radio Silence rapper of attempting to have sex with multiple women in order to advance their careers.
Jesus do you know how many women you tried to have sex with to put them on and they said NO and were are they now @TalibKweli let’s talk i been silent for four years I shall not be bullied no more keep the music I still have my voice
— RES (@the1res) June 1, 2018
In an email statement to HipHopDX, Sa’tori Ananda — Pharoahe Monch’s manager and Kweli’s longtime business associate — spoke up
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“I have known/done business with Talib for over 12 years,” Ananda wrote. “In an industry where nothing is kept secret and everyone knows everyone, I have never heard of Talib using his position of power to try to get sexual favors from women in exchange for career promises.
“I have worked with quite a few woman who worked closely with him as well. Kweli is the type of person who shares his opportunities with others even women he may have romantically been involved with in the past.”
Kweli’s shared an old email exchange from 2014 admitting he tried to kiss her once when they were in a hot tub together in Puerto Rico but he says it stopped there. He also revealed court docs stating Res’ sexual harassment case was dismissed last year.
You already went to court for this. You forgot? Your case was thrown out. You were in a hot tub with me in PR. RT @the1res: @TalibKweli@Mary_is_meaner@AsperGirl@_LisaSimpson___ You are a habitual liar Talib. READ Below and Fuck Off, see u in court! pic.twitter.com/5y0arBnym2
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 1, 2018
She was sued by me for stealing music so she making up lies. These lies were already dismissed in court so she hella mad RT @LeoKrayola: @TalibKweli what's up with #res? pic.twitter.com/PmsUdbmzWX
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 3, 2018
Res appeared on Kweli’s very first solo album, 2002’s Quality, and was part of the group Idle Worship alongside Kweli and Graph Nobel. [apple_news_ad type=”any”]
