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Jermaine Dupri and Sony Music royalty lawsuit

Overview

Jermaine Dupri and his So So Def companies have moved to dismiss an $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment. The legal action, initiated in July, alleged a “systemic pattern” of “contemptuous accounting practices” regarding royalties and producer fees spanning a 32-year relationship.

The dispute involved several high-profile artists under the So So Def umbrella, including Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Da Brat, Kris Kross, and Bow Wow. Specific claims included allegations that Sony failed to properly report producer and override royalties for the first two albums by Kris Kross, with over $2 million reportedly still owed.

While the lawsuit was dismissed “without prejudice,” meaning the legal door remains open to refile if settlement terms are not met, the specific financial details and terms of the resolution remain confidential.

Entities

Sony Music Entertainment · Jermaine Dupri · So So Def Recordings · Usher · Mariah Carey

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Jermaine Dupri settles $18M royalty lawsuit with Sony Music

    Jermaine Dupri has dismissed his $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music following a resolution between the two parties. The dispute involved unpaid fees for several major artists.

  2. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Jermaine Dupri settles $18M royalty lawsuit with Sony Music

    Jermaine Dupri and So So Def Recordings have settled an $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, dismissing the case without disclosing the specific terms of the agreement.

Sources

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