Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Following Jake Paul Fight
The suit was filed by Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule producer Tyrone Fyffe
Producer Tyrone Fyffe, AKA Sugarless, is suing boxer Mike Tyson over the use of the song “Murdergram” in an Instagram video promoting his November 2024 fight with Jake Paul.
The details:
Fyffe co-wrote and produced the 1998 track “Murdergram,” which was recorded by Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule.
None of those artists are involved in the lawsuit.
Fyffe’s complaint alleges that the now-deleted Instagram video played a key role in hyping the fight, for which Tyson was reportedly paid more than $20 million.
The lawsuit states that “by listing the song title ‘Murdergram’ on his Instagram post, defendant Tyson misled viewers to believe the plaintiff endorsed, or was affiliated or associated with, him and/or his participation in the match.”
It adds, “As a result of defendant Tyson’s infringement, plaintiff has suffered, and will continue to suffer, economic losses and damage to his copyright in the song.”
Fyffe wants a portion of Tyson’s fight profits, royalties for the unauthorized use of “Murdergram,” and to block Tyson from using the song again.
Producer Tyrone Fyffe, AKA Sugarless, is suing boxer Mike Tyson over the use of the song “Murdergram” in an Instagram video promoting his November 2024 fight with Jake Paul.
The details:
Fyffe co-wrote and produced the 1998 track “Murdergram,” which was recorded by Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule.
None of those artists are involved in the lawsuit.
Fyffe’s complaint alleges that the now-deleted Instagram video played a key role in hyping the fight, for which Tyson was reportedly paid more than $20 million.
The lawsuit states that “by listing the song title ‘Murdergram’ on his Instagram post, defendant Tyson misled viewers to believe the plaintiff endorsed, or was affiliated or associated with, him and/or his participation in the match.”
It adds, “As a result of defendant Tyson’s infringement, plaintiff has suffered, and will continue to suffer, economic losses and damage to his copyright in the song.”
Fyffe wants a portion of Tyson’s fight profits, royalties for the unauthorized use of “Murdergram,” and to block Tyson from using the song again.
Producer Tyrone Fyffe, AKA Sugarless, is suing boxer Mike Tyson over the use of the song “Murdergram” in an Instagram video promoting his November 2024 fight with Jake Paul.
The details:
Fyffe co-wrote and produced the 1998 track “Murdergram,” which was recorded by Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule.
None of those artists are involved in the lawsuit.
Fyffe’s complaint alleges that the now-deleted Instagram video played a key role in hyping the fight, for which Tyson was reportedly paid more than $20 million.
The lawsuit states that “by listing the song title ‘Murdergram’ on his Instagram post, defendant Tyson misled viewers to believe the plaintiff endorsed, or was affiliated or associated with, him and/or his participation in the match.”
It adds, “As a result of defendant Tyson’s infringement, plaintiff has suffered, and will continue to suffer, economic losses and damage to his copyright in the song.”
Fyffe wants a portion of Tyson’s fight profits, royalties for the unauthorized use of “Murdergram,” and to block Tyson from using the song again.
Tyrone Fyffe
Sugarless
Mike Tyson
Jake Paul
Jay-Z
DMX
Ja Rule
Unlicensed Music In Advertising
Artist Lawsuits and Legal Battles
High-Profile Artist Litigation
Music Copyright Litigation
Producer Rights Monetization
Social Media Music Licensing
Recurring Copyright Claims
Legal Battles Over Royalties
Producer Rights
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Copyright Infringement
Legal Disputes
Social Media Licensing
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- This story was written with information sourced from Digital Music News.
- We covered it because it’s a music copyright case involving a high profile sportsman.
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