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Deezle Sues UMG for $3 Million Over Unpaid Royalties

5/25/2025

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Darius “Deezle” Harrison, a Grammy-winning producer, is taking Universal Music Group to court for $3 million, alleging they owe him unpaid royalties from Lil Wayne's iconic album "Tha Carter III." He asserts he deserves 4% on six tracks and 3% from Birdman’s "Fast Money." Meanwhile, UMG is also grappling with a lawsuit from Drake.

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Darius “Deezle” Harrison, a Grammy-winning producer, is taking Universal Music Group to court for $3 million, alleging they owe him unpaid royalties from Lil Wayne's iconic album "Tha Carter III." He asserts he deserves 4% on six tracks and 3% from Birdman’s "Fast Money." Meanwhile, UMG is also grappling with a lawsuit from Drake.