I can't at all accept that he didn't post it because it 'made him look bad', if that were the case, Trasha would be going ballistic and posting his texts, verbally abusing him, and saying everything he said that made her justified. She's done it a billion times, what makes you think she's above it now? Whenever she feels wronged, she can't help herself but to go and attack, that's her entire personality.
The man had huge amounts of merch, and wanted to make sure it was sold. He tested the waters, saw how it sold on it's own, it did fine, and now he doesn't need to continue to tie his name to Trasha.
I wish he would never have recorded with her (although I believe he's well within his rights to not use what was essentially promotional content). It's like finally removing a tumour from your body and deciding to bring it back, for old time's sake. She's unhealthy for him and his family.