Andra Day Claims Bankruptcy Due to Former Manager’s Actions
Andra Day is reportedly facing bankruptcy and possible eviction, blaming her former manager’s “greed” in a recent lawsuit.
The Oscar-nominated actress and singer states in her legal filing that she struggles to meet the minimum payments on her credit cards after music executive Jeff Evans allegedly stole from her.
Evans filed a lawsuit against Day earlier this week, asserting that she breached their contract and owes him close to $1 million.
In response, Day countersued, describing Evans as a “dishonest trustee” who defrauded her out of money due to his blind greed.
The lawsuit claims that Evans “siphoned so much money” from Day—who is a Quadruple Platinum artist and has won a Golden Globe for Best Actress—that she is now in danger of eviction and unable to pay her credit card bills or afford a tour.
Known for her moving 2015 song “Rise Up,” Day won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in 2021 for her portrayal of Billie Holiday in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” and was also nominated for an Oscar.
Last year, she starred alongside Glenn Close in the Netflix thriller “The Deliverance.”
Day was introduced to Evans by Stevie Wonder’s wife and signed him on for management in 2011.
Evans’ lawsuit mentions that their financial disputes have been ongoing for years, culminating in Day ending her relationship with him in March.
He claims she is “owed a minimum of $850,000” in back pay for “The Deliverance” and part of her publishing advance.
Meanwhile, Day’s attorney has countered that the Baskin defendants acknowledged failing to make payments to her, totaling at least $575,486, and believes this amount is likely even higher.
TMZ was the first to report this growing conflict between Day and her former manager.
