Travis Scott and Sony Music reach legal resolution as songwriters drop multi-year copyright infringement lawsuit

The long-standing legal battle between superstar rapper Travis Scott and songwriters Dion Norman and Derrick Ordogne has come to an abrupt conclusion. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the plaintiffs voluntarily…

Outkast Sues Rapper Ovrkast for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Nearly Identical’ Name

The iconic Atlanta hip-hop duo, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, officially escalated their long-standing branding dispute by filing a federal lawsuit in Atlanta last week. The legal action…

Shein files motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by Selena Quintanilla estate over alleged trademark infringement

The legal battle between the estate of the late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla and the e-commerce giant Shein has reached a pivotal junction. On Thursday, September 17, attorneys for…

Venezuelan Composer Amílcar Boscán Sues Willie Colón Music Company for Over $300,000 in Unpaid Royalties and Copyright Infringement

Venezuelan composer and singer-songwriter Amílcar Boscán has initiated a significant legal challenge against the Willie Colón Music Company, alleging he is owed more than $300,000 in unpaid royalties for two…

Major Music Publishers and X Reach Undisclosed Settlement, Ending High-Stakes Copyright Infringement Battle

In a significant development for the digital music landscape and social media platforms, major music publishers have reached an agreement to end their protracted legal dispute with X, the social…

High-Profile Hip-Hop Artists and Labels Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Alleged Uncleared Funk Samples

A new copyright infringement lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, July 14, has cast a spotlight on the intricate and often contentious landscape of music sampling, ensnaring a constellation of prominent hip-hop…

Sam Smith and Normani Seek Second Dismissal in ‘Dancing With a Stranger’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Sam Smith and Normani, alongside their team of co-writers and publishers, are once again moving to dismantle a persistent copyright infringement lawsuit alleging that their 2019 global hit, “Dancing With…

NewJeans, ADOR, and HYBE Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over "How Sweet" as Songwriters Allege Plagiarism from Unselected Demo

A significant legal challenge has emerged for K-pop sensation NewJeans and their management, ADOR, alongside its parent company HYBE, as four songwriters have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the…

Universal Music Group Reaches Amicable Settlement in Landmark $500 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Believe and TuneCore

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company, has reached an amicable settlement to conclude its high-profile $500 million lawsuit against French music firm Believe and its popular DIY…

Taylor Swift Faces Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Album Merchandise From Las Vegas Entertainer Maren Wade

Las Vegas-based entertainer Maren Wade has initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit against global music icon Taylor Swift, alleging that Swift’s latest record-breaking album, The Life of a Showgirl, and its…