Epstein Blackmailed Billionaire Leon Black?

Jeffrey Epstein sent a barrage of nasty emails to his cash cow, billionaire Leon Black, pressuring him to fork over millions of dollars per year to keep his lavish lifestyle afloat.

The disgraced financier and sex trafficker warned that Black’s financial advisors and “retarded” children had created a “really dangerous mess” by attempting to plug the flow of cash, according to emails obtained by the New York Times.

“I never want to have any more uncomfortable money moments with you , I find it very distasteful,” Epstein wrote in a Nov. 2, 2015 email to the Apollo Global Management founder.

“so to be clear , my terms are as follows . I will only work for the usual 40 million per year. It needs to be paid, 25 million upon signing an agreement . 5 million every 2 months thereafter for 6 months ie march may june . this can begin if i am able in January. I will immediately stop work , if the payment is not received [sic]” he wrote, according to the outlet.

The emails sent to Black by Epstein in 2015 and 2016 illustrates the strong relationship between the two men, who were close friends as well as business associates.

Black quickly became Epstein’s primary source of income, but by 2016 it was clear that the billionaire was reluctant to keep the money flowing, according to the Times.

That’s when Epstein threw a tantrum across dozens of emails that he fired off through his personal assistant in a battle that lasted several months, the outlet reported.

In one, Epstein called Black’s other financial advisors a “waste of money and space.”

In another, he claimed the team had created “a really dangerous mess.”

Epstein even railed on Black’s children, who he called “retarded” for supposedly making a mess of his estate.

Epstein eventually offered a concession after months of relentless money-grabbing, telling Black: “Of course re any non financial issues, I am always there for you and will continue to be the best friend I can be.”

The Times did not view any return emails written by Black, but the pressure campaign appeared to work.