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Express Tribune
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Chloe Bailey sued by Melvin Moore over songwriting credits and copyright infringement
Songwriter and producer Melvin Moore has filed a lawsuit against singer Chloe Bailey and her record labels, Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment, alleging deceptive business practices and exploitation of his work. According to Variety, Moore claims he was not properly credited or compensated for his contributions to Bailey's 2024 album Trouble in Paradise, specifically for the songs Favorite, Same Lingerie, and Might as Well. Moore, who also goes by the stage name OneInThe4Rest (4Rest), is a Grammy-nominated songwriter with an extensive career working with artists like Usher, Chris Brown, John Legend, BTS, Kanye West, and Drake. His legal filing, submitted on February 20, 2025, accuses the defendants of copyright infringement, fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, civil conspiracy, and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). According to the lawsuit, Moore's lyrics and narratives were derived from personal experiences, including his relationships and struggles, making their alleged unauthorized use a serious issue. His legal team contends that Bailey and her associates acted as 'modern-day swindlers' by failing to engage in attempts to settle the matter amicably. Moore is seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement and punitive damages of $5 million per song. Additionally, a cease-and-desist letter has been sent to Bailey's team, demanding $10,000 in compensation and the immediate suspension of the songs' commercial use until a resolution is reached. The lawsuit follows a recent statement by Tiffany Red, founder of The 100 Percenters, a music advocacy group, which criticized Bailey for allegedly releasing Moore's work without consent or payment. As of now, Chloe Bailey and the record labels have not publicly commented on the lawsuit.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé Involved In Lawsuit After Jay-Z's Legal Victory
Beyoncé is facing a new lawsuit after her record label company, Parkwood Entertainment, was sued for copyright infringement. An artist, Melvin Moore, claimed Chloe Bailey, who is signed to the record label, used his work without permission in several of her songs. The lawsuit against Beyoncé's label comes a week after her husband, Jay-Z, secured a legal victory after an unnamed woman who accused him of rape dropped her lawsuit against him. On Thursday, Moore, also known as 4Rest, filed a lawsuit in New York accusing Parkwood Entertainment of fraudulent misrepresentation, violations of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA), civil conspiracy, and deceptive business practices. In the court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, Moore claimed that he "contributed substantial original lyrics, melodies, and creative direction to several master recordings" in Bailey's second studio album, "Trouble In Paradise." The 39-year-old alleged that Bailey "intentionally disregarded" the DMCA Violation and Cease and Desist notice he issued her before promoting songs like "Same Lingerie" on her Instagram page. The plaintiff explained that his relationship with a woman inspired "Same Lingerie," adding that he recorded the song's original demos based on the woman's "hesitations and emotional struggles following a previous relationship." Moore demanded punitive damages of $5 million for each song. In addition to the punitive damages per song, Moore requested a jury trial and sought statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement and $25,000 per DMCA violation. He also pursued compensatory and punitive damages for willful copyright infringement, fraudulent misrepresentation, and civil conspiracy. The California-based artist also accused Columbia Records, Music Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, ABC Corporation 1-10, and unidentified individuals referred to as John and Jane Does 1-10. According to his claims, the defendants wrongfully took credit for his contributions, falsely registered the works under their names, and profited from them across various revenue-generating platforms without his consent. An insider told the Daily Mail that Beyoncé was infuriated at how things had gone out of control, leading to Moore's lawsuit. They said, "Beyoncé is incensed that it has gone this far. This lawsuit is a terrible look for everyone involved." The source also claimed that communication between Bailey and Parkwood Entertainment had broken down in the weeks before Moore filed the lawsuit. They also said the record label was "petrified of being drawn into a lawsuit about theft of intellectual property, especially after seeing how damaging the Marvin Gaye lawsuit was to Robin Thicke's career." Beyoncé would have wanted to avoid another lawsuit, given the damaging effects of the one against her husband, Jay-Z. In December 2024, Tony Buzbee filed a lawsuit against embattled rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs on behalf of an unidentified woman, who remained anonymous throughout the case. Later, the suit was amended to include Jay-Z, claiming that he and Diddy took turns raping the alleged victim at an MTV Awards after-party in 2000 when she was 13. After Jay-Z was included in the case, his legal team, led by Alex Spiro, went to great lengths to clear his name and questioned Buzbee's credibility. The "99 Problems" crooner also denied the accusations, claiming Buzbee wanted to extort money from him. Eventually, the rape accuser voluntarily dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it could never be refiled in its current form. The rape case took a great toll on Jay-Z and his family. In a statement released after his accuser dismissed the case, the rapper said it was traumatizing for his family. He wrote, "The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones, and I have endured can never be dismissed." Meanwhile, an insider told the Daily Mail that Beyoncé was "relieved" by the outcome. They explained, "Relief is too simple a word to describe what Bey is feeling right now after Jay's current legal issues were dropped." The source also shared that the family "brave faces behind the scenes," seemingly by continuing with their lives despite the allegations. However, as the case lingered on, Beyoncé became stressed as it brought back negative memories from the past and affected her and Jay-Z's children due to the media attention and backlash. With the rape case over, Beyoncé looked forward to her upcoming tour and other activities, though the lawsuit against her record label now brings another unwanted distraction.
