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JD SLAMS SONY: $18M ROYALTY RUCKUS!

Super-producer Jermaine Dupri is dragging Sony Music to court, claiming they stiffed him out of millions in royalties. This legal battle is heating up!

7/7/2026, 11:58:30 PM

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JD SLAMS SONY: $18M ROYALTY RUCKUS!

Jermaine Dupri, the hit-making producer behind some of music's biggest stars, just dropped a bombshell lawsuit on Sony Music. He's not mincing words, alleging that the label pulled some shady moves to keep his hard-earned cash. We're talking a whopping $18 million in unpaid royalties. This isn't just pocket change; it's a huge chunk of change that Dupri claims belongs to him.

The drama centers on music from powerhouses like Mariah Carey and Usher, along with other chart-topping artists.

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