Jermaine Dupri and Sony Music Resolve $18 Million Royalty Dispute
Jermaine Dupri and Sony Music Entertainment resolved a royalty dispute and ended a federal lawsuit filed July 6, less than two months after it began. The parties dismissed the case without prejudice on Aug. 28, with no explanation of terms or whether payments were made. Dupri alleged Sony underreported royalties tied to artists including Kris Kross, Xscape, Da Brat and Jagged Edge, seeking at least $18 million; the court made no ruling and Sony denied wrongdoing.