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Singer Andra Day Sues Ex-Manager for Alleged $1.6M Theft
9 Oct
Summary
- Andra Day claims former manager stole over $1.6M, leaving her facing eviction
- Day sued ex-manager Jeff Evans, calling him a "faithless fiduciary" who "stole" from her
- Evans' companies sued Day first, accusing her of owing them $850,000
In a high-profile legal dispute, singer Andra Day has accused her former manager, Jeff Evans, of stealing over $1.6 million from her. According to Day's lawsuit filed in October 2025, Evans, whom she calls a "faithless fiduciary," allegedly siphoned so much money that it left the Golden Globe-winning artist "in financial ruins."
The complaint states that despite Day's recent success, including a Grammy-nominated album and starring in the film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," she was facing eviction and unable to pay her $300,000-plus credit card debt or tour due to Evans' alleged theft. The lawsuit claims Evans kept 100% of several large payments and mischaracterized costs and expenses, while traveling "extravagantly" on Day's dime.
Interestingly, Evans' companies, BassLine Management and Buskin' LLC, had sued Day first, accusing her of owing them a minimum of $850,000. They allege her failure to pay "constitutes breaches" of various agreements made between 2011 and 2023. Day is now seeking to terminate the 40% and 20% shares her former manager's companies are entitled to.
As the legal battle unfolds, the extent of Evans' alleged theft and its impact on Day's finances remain a central focus. The outcome of this high-stakes dispute could have significant implications for the singer's career and financial future.
