Hip-Hop Artist Madlib Sues Manager Over Alleged Control of Intellectual Property Rights

In a developing legal case, hip-hop artist Madlib has initiated a lawsuit against his longtime business manager in California state court. The lawsuit alleges that the manager has engaged in significant “self-dealing” and is currently holding Madlib’s music and intellectual property rights captive. This legal action underscores ongoing tensions within the music industry over the control of artist rights and intellectual property. For further details on this case, visit Law360.