Limp Bizkit Sue Universal Music Group for $200 Million
Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit sue Universal over “millions” in unpaid royalties
The action, taken out by the band’s founder Fred Durst and his label Flawless Records claims that UMG have paid “not a single cent” in royalties, despite the band enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Group for $200 Million Over Unpaid Royalties
Limp Bizkit sues Universal Music Group for $200 million in unpaid royalties, alleging deliberate withholding and fraudulent accounting practices.
Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Over Alleged Flaw in Artist Royalty Payment Process
The band claims that the music conglomerate intentionally designed its system that calculates royalties to prevent artists from recouping advances.
Limp Bizkit sues Universal Music Group for $200 million, alleging years of unpaid royalties
Universal Music Group ultimately paid the band $1.03 million and gave an additional $2.3 million to Durst's Flawless Records, but the court documents allege they are owed more money. The band parted ways with Interscope Records in 2011, releasing their seventh album with Suretone Records.
Limp Bizkit Hits Universal Music With $200M Lawsuit Claiming Band ‘Never Received Any Royalties’
In a Limp Bizkit lawsuit, the band sued Universal Music over $200 million in royalties, saying it had “not seen a dime in royalties" from the label.
Popular ‘90s rock band sues label for $200 million in unpaid royalties
The suit contends that despite Limp Bizkit selling millions of albums, the group has never received any royalties from UMG.
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