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MMMG Inc. lawsuit against Cordae

Overview

Rapper Cordae and several music entities, including EMPIRE, Apeshit, and Mass Appeal, are facing legal action from MMMG Inc. (operating as Art@WAR) in New York federal court. The dispute centers on an exclusive recording agreement from April 2018.

Initial reports indicated a lawsuit seeking at least $15 million for breach of contract and $5 million for inducing that breach. The litigation involves disagreements over distribution rights and allegations that Cordae withheld revenue from merchandise, touring, and other commercial activities. MMMG also sought an injunction to halt the release of the collaborative album ‘Heavy Is The Crown’, scheduled for October 23.

Subsequent developments show the sought damages have increased to $25 million. The expanded legal claims include copyright infringement and tortious interference. MMMG alleges that the release of the single ‘A Good Day’ was unauthorized and occurred despite cease-and-desist warnings issued in August. The label continues to seek a court order that could prevent the release or distribution of the upcoming album.

Entities

Anderson .Paak · Cordae · MMMG Inc. · Mass Appeal · EMPIRE Distribution

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cordae faces $25 million lawsuit over collaborative album

    Cordae and several music companies face a $25 million lawsuit from MMMG Inc. alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement regarding his upcoming album with Anderson .Paak.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Cordae faces $15M lawsuit over 2018 recording contract

    MMMG Inc. has filed a $15 million lawsuit against rapper Cordae and three labels, alleging breach of a 2018 contract and seeking to halt his upcoming collaborative album with Anderson .Paak.

Sources

allhiphop.com · balleralert.com · complex.com · hot97.com · xxlmag.com · yoraps.com