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Rapper Cordae Sued for $25 Million
17 Oct
Summary
- Cordae is sued for at least $25 million by MMMG Inc.
- The lawsuit claims ownership of Cordae's recorded copyrights.
- A dispute over distribution switch to Stem fuels the legal battle.
Cordae is facing a significant legal challenge as MMMG Inc. filed a lawsuit seeking at least $25 million, potentially jeopardizing the release of his joint album with Anderson .Paak, 'Heavy Is The Crown,' scheduled for October 23. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, names Cordae, EMPIRE Distribution, Apeshit, and Mass Appeal Records.
MMMG Inc. claims it signed Cordae in April 2018 and asserts full ownership of his recorded copyrights, along with exclusive rights to merchandising, touring, and endorsements. The lawsuit outlines three claims: willful copyright infringement for the single "A Good Day" and its video, seeking $5 million; breach of contract for withheld revenue, seeking $15 million; and tortious interference with contracts, seeking another $5 million.
The central issue revolves around whether Cordae's switch from Atlantic to the distribution platform Stem satisfied a contract clause requiring MMMG to secure a qualified distributor within six months after Atlantic terminated their deal on September 2, 2025. Cordae's legal team argues the move to Stem was invalid without an inducement letter, while MMMG contends no such letter was required by their agreement.
