Landlord Sues Tyra Banks for $3M over Ice Cream Shop Lease
Update: 2025-12-13
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Washington D.C. landlord Christopher Powell is suing supermodel Tyra Banks for nearly $3 million over a commercial lease for her ice cream shop, Smize and Dream. Powell claims Banks abruptly terminated the lease and abandoned the property, refusing to pay rent. The lawsuit highlights a financial dispute stemming from the closure of the planned ice cream venture. Powell alleges Banks and her partner abandoned his property and launched a Smize and Dream pop-up shop nearby, while ignoring their legal obligations. The legal battle continues as Banks lawyer filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.
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