They decided they didn't need him anymore and kicked him to the curb.

As soon as he made them superstars they decided to stop paying him. He's entitled to a percentage of their income for his services as a manager and a producer.

Artists are used to working with producers, making the albums and doing the paperwork later ... It's always an oral agreement in this business.

He's not working and not getting paid.

You don't show up with answers, you show up with ears and listen.

You gotta take your shot if you don't want to pay what you owe.