It appears our Finally Over It artist meant it and is done with her record label. R&B artist Summer Walker’s record label, UMG, through its subsidiary Interscope, is suing her in a $50 million breach-of-contract lawsuit over 2 unrecorded albums.
Is Summer Walker Leaving UMG?
Yes, technically she was signed to a UMG offshoot company, which she is now leaving.
Back in 2017, Summer Walker signed to Universal Music Group (UMG) subsidiary, Interscope, and Love Renaissance (LVRN) in a joint label deal. The parent company, Interscope, is suing the FMT singer for not fulfilling the terms of the contract and still owing the label some albums. In August, Walker took legal procedure, and a notice of termination of the contract was sent to Interscope.
How much is UMG suing Summer Walker for?
On Oct 9, UMG, through Interscope, responded by filing a $50 million lawsuit against Summer Walker. The label claims that the singer still owes the label some albums and is demanding financial compensation for the breach of their contract.
What has Interscope said about the Summer Walker $50m lawsuit?
According to an Interscope spokesperson, the label is hopeful for a positive outcome with Walker. The spokesperson responded, “While we remain hopeful that our ongoing discussions will lead to an amicable resolution, the statutory deadline makes it necessary to file suit in order to preserve the terms of our contract. We have great respect for Summer and her music and would welcome the opportunity to continue our successful partnership.”
What will happen in the Summer Walker Lawsuit against Interscope?
Summer Walker still owes her previous label 2 more albums. She was supposed to release five albums and has only delivered three: Over It, Still Over It, and Finally Over It.
Additionally, Interscope stated that the lawsuit was unavoidable due to the limited timing of the contract termination notice. Summer Walker demanded California’s “seven-year statute”; because of this, Intersope had a 45-day box to file a lawsuit if they had a problem with the termination of the contract. California’s “seven-year statute” is a 1944 state law that lets people under a personal service contract go free after a certain time. Artists like Walker can invoke it in cases where they want to end their label contract after an extended period of time.
Furthermore, the law also protects labels by allowing them to also sue their talents for damages. Labels can seek compensation if the original contract terms were not fulfilled.
Walker is yet to comment or release a statement via her representative.
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