# T-Pain royalty dispute with Konvict Entertainment

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> Updated: 2026-09-10T23:45:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Singer and rapper T-Pain has filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court against Konvict Entertainment, a label co-founded by Akon, seeking approximately $489,047 in unpaid royalties.

The dispute centers on a $1.3 million royalty payment issued by Zomba Recordings in March 2026 for sales from the second half of 2025. T-Pain alleges that despite a 2005 agreement entitling him to 75 percent of net royalties, he received only about half of his share. The legal filing suggests that some funds were transferred to BuVision, an affiliate label managed by Akon’s brother, Abou Thiam.

This litigation follows a previous legal battle from 2018 regarding the album ‘Oblivion’, which resulted in a settlement in 2025. T-Pain claims that Konvict Entertainment has breached both the original 2005 contract and the terms of that recent settlement. He is seeking the outstanding balance, legal fees, and prejudgment interest.

## Claims

- T-Pain filed a lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court on September 4 claiming Konvict Entertainment owes him approximately $489,047. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The disputed amount is based on a $1.3 million royalty payment issued by Zomba Recordings on March 30, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- T-Pain attempted to settle the matter out of court by contacting BuVision, an indie label run by Abou Thiam. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A previous settlement regarding a 2018 lawsuit was reached in 2025 for $114,000. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: T-Pain sues Akon's Konvict Entertainment for $489,000 in unpaid royalties

T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment for approximately $489,047 in unpaid royalties following a $1.3 million payout from Zomba Recordings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/t-pain-sues-akons-konvict-entertainment-for-489000-in-unpaid-royalties

### 2026-09-08: T-Pain sues Konvict Entertainment over $489,000 royalty dispute

T-Pain has sued Akon’s Konvict Entertainment for $489,047 in unpaid royalties, alleging a breach of his 2005 contract and a subsequent 2025 settlement agreement.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/t-pain-sues-konvict-entertainment-for-489k-in-unpaid-royalties

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