For allegedly “exploiting” a songwriter who contributed to her 2024 Trouble In Paradise full length, Chlöe Bailey is now being taken to court for $15,000,000.00
On Thursday (2.20,) Melvin Moore (p/k/a 4Rest) filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in New York on against the singer/actress, Sony Music, Parkwood Entertainment, and Columbia Records.
According to the court documents, the plaintiff alleges that he was not “appropriately credited or compensated” for his work on the tracks ‘Same Lingerie’, ‘Favorite’, and ‘Might As Well’.
Accusing the defendants of fraudulent misrepresentation, violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), civil conspiracy and deceptive business practices, Moore claimed his team “repeatedly made good faith attempts to amicably resolve the matter of [Bailey, Parkwood and Columbia’s] unauthorized commercial exploitation,” and he is now seeking $5,000,000.00 in damages per song and $150,000.00 per infringement.
In the 33-page document, Moore states “It’s time for the industry to acknowledge the value of the creatives who bring the music to life and compensate them fairly.”
Because she is “ordained” by her religious beliefs, Bailey previously insisted she has decided to “ignore” any backlash her music may receive, and in a 2024 Audacy ‘V-103’ podcast, she said:
“I always just wanna let the music speak for itself. And to be honest, no matter what I do, people always find things to say about it, so I’m used to it. I just choose to ignore it. People have every right to their opinions, freedom of speech, and it’s up to me to choose what I give my attention and energy to. Everything I’m doing is ordained by God, and I’m walking in my purpose, and anybody who has a problem with that can kiss my booty.”
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Author: Al Denté
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