Royalties

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December 19, 2020
After a months-long investigation of contracts, music recorder BMG discovered Black artists are paid at lower rates than white labelmates.
April 15, 2019
Priscilla Rainey wants a judge to use any and all royalties The Game earns to pay what she is due…
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January 26, 2019
Kanye West lawsuits seek unspecified monetary damages from Universal Music Group, Roc-A-Fella, Def Jam and EMI Music Publishing.
July 27, 2017
Quincy Jones has won millions of dollars from Michael Jackson's estate after suing them for unpaid royalties.
October 26, 2015
Jas Prince has reportedly settled the $11 million lawsuit he brought against Cash Money Records over royalties he was owed…
January 28, 2015
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Funk legend Sly Stone was awarded $5 million on Tuesday in a breach-of-contract suit that claimed…
October 26, 2013
E! Online - Quincy Jones sues Michael Jackson's estate for $10 million, alleging he is owed royalties.
August 16, 2013
TODAY - Coolio has decided to trade his "Gangsta's Paradise" for a new career — as a chef and author...
June 25, 2013
OPINION - It’s ironic that musicians themselves – including those that performed 'Dancing in the Street' – have silently suffered…
October 26, 2011
Between October 2010 and October 2011, Jackson pulled in $170 million thanks to music sales and licensing...
July 16, 2011
DETROIT (AP) - A longtime songwriting partner of Aretha Franklin has sued her publish company, claiming it did not sign…
January 29, 2010
Stone is suing the Family Stone's former manager for $50 million, claiming that manager Jerry Goldstein bilked 20 years worth…
January 22, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Two men administering Michael Jackson's estate are seeking 10 percent of profits they're able to generate…