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Chandler Moore Sues Maverick City Music CEO for Fraud

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Chandler Moore filed a lawsuit against Maverick City Music CEO Norman Gyamfi on October 1, alleging fraud and misappropriation of royalties, including $800,000 and forged signatures.
The suit accuses Gyamfi of selling the group's masters to Sony's The Orchard without consent.
Moore announced his departure on October 6 to pursue solo projects; Maverick City Music co-founder Jonathan Jay denied the allegations.

History

Historical Context

The Music Modernization Act, enacted in 2018, aimed to reform copyright laws and improve royalty distribution for artists, impacting groups like Maverick City Music, founded that same year. The ongoing lawsuit involving Chandler Moore and CEO Norman Gyamfi underscores persistent issues of artist rights and financial transparency, with potential implications for future royalty disputes in the music industry.

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Story summary

Chandler Moore filed a lawsuit against Maverick City Music CEO Norman Gyamfi on October 1, alleging fraud and misappropriation of royalties, including $800,000 and forged signatures.
The suit accuses Gyamfi of selling the group's masters to Sony's The Orchard without consent.
Moore announced his departure on October 6 to pursue solo projects; Maverick City Music co-founder Jonathan Jay denied the allegations.

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