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Lola Young Files IP Claim Against Carter Lang Over 'Messy' Credits

10/5/2025

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Lola Young filed an intellectual property claim in London against Carter Lang over four disputed writing credits.
The action follows Young's on-stage collapse and cancellation of performances, with months-long dispute.
Lang has worked with Justin Bieber and SZA and is credited on "Messy."
Young's hit "Messy" spent four weeks at UK number one; she seeks Grammy consideration in 2026.

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Lola Young filed an intellectual property claim in London against Carter Lang over four disputed writing credits.
The action follows Young's on-stage collapse and cancellation of performances, with months-long dispute.
Lang has worked with Justin Bieber and SZA and is credited on "Messy."
Young's hit "Messy" spent four weeks at UK number one; she seeks Grammy consideration in 2026.