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UMG Battles Salt-N-Pepa Over Master Recordings Rights

7/18/2025

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is fighting back against Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit over their master recordings, arguing the iconic duo forfeited their termination rights by not signing the original 1986 contract, which was negotiated by their producer. However, Salt-N-Pepa's team insists they are entitled to reclaim ownership under copyright law, setting the stage for a legal showdown.

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Universal Music Group (UMG) is fighting back against Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit over their master recordings, arguing the iconic duo forfeited their termination rights by not signing the original 1986 contract, which was negotiated by their producer. However, Salt-N-Pepa's team insists they are entitled to reclaim ownership under copyright law, setting the stage for a legal showdown.