Lil Kleine

Lil Kleine initiated litigation against his former management associated with Nathan Moszkowicz. The dispute concerns nearly 400,000 euros, notably the calculation of commission due on a Sony contract covering several albums and a substantial advance.

State of the evidence

Civil proceedings and opposing positions documented

Legal status — source text

Proceedings pending as at 1 September 2026; judgment scheduled for 28 October 2026

In February 2022, Lil Kleine was arrested after footage emerged showing an altercation with Jaimie Vaes near a car. The initial suspicion of attempted aggravated assault was subsequently reduced to simple assault. In 2025, prosecutors considered the evidence sufficient and offered a settlement involving 32 hours of work, accepted by Scholten; time already spent in pre-trial detention covered the penalty.

State of the evidence

Footage, investigation and prosecutorial conclusion documented; final classification limited to mishandeling

Legal status — source text

In 2025, prosecutors considered that they had sufficient evidence and proposed a 32-hour penalty, which was accepted; 16 days of pre-trial detention were credited

Attribution

Directly implicated

In a documentary about his life, Jorik Scholten acknowledged that he had sometimes occupied the coaching chair on The Voice while under the influence of drugs, mentioning cocaine in particular. The disclosure revived criticism of his professional conduct during that period.

State of the evidence

Personal statement reported in a documentary

Attribution

Directly implicated

Lil Kleine was found guilty of assaulting a man at the Oliva nightclub in Amsterdam in 2019. The court imposed 120 hours of community service. He had appealed before withdrawing his appeal in 2023.

State of the evidence

Criminal conviction documented

Legal status — source text

Convicted on 11 February 2022 and sentenced to 120 hours of community service; appeal subsequently withdrawn in 2023

Attribution

Directly implicated

Following their separation, Lil Kleine and Jaimie Vaes disputed ownership of possessions, luxury watches and alleged damage to a property in civil proceedings. The court determined several issues, including awarding two watches to Vaes, and rejected certain compensation claims made by Scholten.

State of the evidence

Civil decisions documented

Legal status — source text

The court notably awarded two watches to Vaes and rejected a damages claim by Scholten for insufficient evidence

Attribution

Directly implicated

Lil Kleine was arrested in Ibiza following an altercation with his partner Jaimie Vaes and allegations of violence. Spanish authorities examined the matter before closing it because the evidence was considered insufficient to bring charges.

State of the evidence

Arrest and investigation documented; case closed for insufficient evidence

Legal status — source text

Spanish prosecutors closed the case; no conviction

Attribution

Direct involvement as suspect

The relationship between Lil Kleine and Anouk as coaches on The Voice of Holland deteriorated into a public dispute. Ali B said that the insults had been severe and that the situation could have become physical. Lil Kleine nevertheless denied that a fight had actually occurred.

State of the evidence

Conflict and public testimonies documented; physical violence not established

Attribution

Directly implicated

The success of Lil Kleine and Ronnie Flex's 'Drank & Drugs' sparked controversy because of lyrics explicitly centred on alcohol and MDMA and a chorus referring to teenagers. Parents, broadcasters and public officials criticised the message, while a more neutral version was produced.

State of the evidence

Lyrics, public criticism and toned-down version documented

Attribution

Direct responsibility as performer and co-writer of the song

At the Hilversum On Air festival, Lil Kleine was arrested after insulting police officers and encouraging the audience to give them the middle finger. Prosecutors considered that inciting behaviour had been demonstrated but decided not to prosecute him following an interview in which the rapper acknowledged his mistake.

State of the evidence

Arrest and prosecutorial decision documented

Legal status — source text

Prosecutors considered incitement established but declined prosecution following an interview and acknowledgement

Attribution

Directly implicated