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UMG and Warner Chappell settle Quavo's 'Bubble Gum' copyright case
UMG and Warner Chappell agree to settle lawsuit claiming Quavo copied L.Mont's 2018 track 'Bubble Gum' from a demo CD.
In brief
UMG and Warner Chappell agree to settle lawsuit claiming Quavo copied L.Mont's 2018 track 'Bubble Gum' from a demo CD. Universal Music Group and Warner Chappell Music settled a copyright lawsuit over Quavo's 2018 track 'Bubble Gum' allegedly copying a demo handed by L.Mont after a Migos after-party in 2016. Originally…
Settlement agreement
Universal Music Group and Warner Chappell Music agreed to settle a copyright lawsuit over Quavo's 2018 track Bubble Gum.
L.Mont's lawsuit claim
L.Mont alleged Bubble Gum copied a demo CD he handed to Quavo after opening for Migos in 2016.
Settlement terms
The companies have yet to finalize the deal but expect settlement within forty days.
Defendants involved
UMG Recordings, Universal Music-MGB NA, and Warner-Tamerlane Publishing were named in the settlement.
L.Mont's background
L.Mont claimed he opened for Migos at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on February 9, 2016.
Track release details
Quavo's Bubble Gum was released August 10, 2018, on Quality Control Music, Motown, and Capitol Records.
Lawsuit claims
L.Mont claimed Quavo copied lyrics, content, melody, and musical arrangement from his demo CD.
Settlement impact
The settlement resolves claims against L.Mont but not Quavo personally.
At a glance
Universal Music Group and Warner Chappell Music settled a copyright lawsuit over Quavo's 2018 track 'Bubble Gum' allegedly copying a demo handed by L.Mont after a Migos after-party in 2016.
