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UMG Sues Artist Over Contract Exit
UMG sues Summer Walker for breaching contract as she tries to exit deal.
In brief
UMG sues Summer Walker for breaching contract as she tries to exit deal. UMG claims Summer Walker's contract breach with Interscope and LVRN requires $50m in damages. Originally reported by Music Ally.
Summer Walker contract dispute
Summer Walker signed a joint deal with Interscope and LVRN in 2017 for five albums but now wants to exit the contract.
UMG claims breach of contract
UMG says Walker has not fulfilled the deal by delivering two albums labeled as pre-album projects.
Seven-year rule argument
Walker cites the seven-year rule to cap personal-services contracts, claiming her record deal should end.
UMG seeks $50m damages
UMG filed a lawsuit claiming damages from Walker's alleged breach of contract, seeking at least $50m in trial.
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The main idea
UMG claims Summer Walker's contract breach with Interscope and LVRN requires $50m in damages.
