From Billboard · Bill Donahue · · 1m 10s
Manager Claims UMG Illegally Cut Him From Gigi Perez Success
Music manager Josh Marshall sues UMG for breaching contract over Gigi Perez's streaming success.
In brief
Music manager Josh Marshall sues UMG for breaching contract over Gigi Perez's streaming success. Music manager Josh Marshall claims Universal Music Group illegally removed him from Gigi Perez's earnings after he discovered her TikTok fame. Originally reported by Billboard.
Gigi Perez's rise
Gigi Perez's music has been streamed more than 3.1 billion times on Spotify alone.
“3.1 billion times on Spotify alone”
Manager's claim
Music manager Josh Marshall claims he discovered Gigi Perez and championed her signing.
“discovered the artist”
Contract dispute
Marshall alleges UMG breached contract by capturing profits from Perez's explosive success.
“captured for themselves the proceeds from her explosive success”
Joint venture deal
Mogul Vision and Interscope created a joint venture label for Perez's music in September 2021.
“joint venture label entity”
Profit terms
The deal promised Marshall 50 percent of profits and 50 percent ownership of certain rights.
“50 percent of profits”
Label drop
Interscope dropped Gigi Perez in 2023 after she owed four more albums under the original deal.
“dropped the singer from its talent roster”
Current status
Perez signed with Island Records in 2024, releasing hit tracks including 'Sailor Song' that reached No. 22 on Hot 100.
“Sailor Song reached No. 22 on Hot 100”
The essence
Music manager Josh Marshall claims Universal Music Group illegally removed him from Gigi Perez's earnings after he discovered her TikTok fame.
