The Kent Lawsuit and the Ex-Military Linked to Chávez by RIMAS
In an unexpected measure of urban melody, the artist Kent, also known as Kent Berry Jaimes Ramírez, has taken his legal baton to court with a federal lawsuit that seeks to claim his 10% in the RIMAS record label. Oscar Serrano, in his detailed report for Noticel, unravels the legal dispute that surrounds the singer, a resident of Puerto Rico since 2018, and highlights the presence of a former Venezuelan military man with close political ties to Hugo Chávez at the epicenter of the judicial storm.
Jaimes Ramírez is at a legal crossroads with former Venezuelan military officer Rafael Ricardo Jiménez Dan, currently resident in Weston, Florida. The disagreement revolves around a verbal agreement that, according to the plaintiff, would give him 10% of the shares in RIMAS. The remaining 90% would be divided between Jiménez Dan and Noah Assad Byrne, manager of the reggaeton sensation, Bad Bunny.
The lawsuit, filed on New Year’s Eve, seeks a staggering $60 million in damages. Claims include $50 million for participation in RIMAS, $40 million for unjust enrichment, and $10 million for mental anguish. It is crucial to note that the conflict does not directly involve Assad Byrne or Bad Bunny.
This legal drama not only reveals the complexities of the music industry but also highlights the participation of Jiménez Dan, a former Venezuelan military officer with strong political ties to the late Hugo Chávez Frías. The presence of a former politician in this legal showdown adds an additional layer of intrigue, suggesting connections between Jiménez Dan’s political past and his foray into the competitive world of entertainment.
The legal battle over RIMAS promises to be a high-impact symphony that will resonate throughout the music industry and beyond, as Kent seeks to hone his claim on the court stage.
