LyricFind has filed a billion-dollar lawsuit against Musixmatch, alleging anticompetitive practices that effectively pushed LyricFind out of the lyrics-provider market, particularly affecting its relationship with Spotify.


The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims Musixmatch and its parent company TPG violated the Sherman Act through several monopolistic practices. The conflict intensified in March 2024 when LyricFind was close to replacing Musixmatch as Spotify's lyrics provider, with technical integration already completed.

Key allegations include:

• Musixmatch secured an exclusive licensing deal with Warner Chappell Music, allegedly paying an excessive premium to block competitors
• TPG and Musixmatch reportedly pressured DSPs to remove lyrics from other providers
• Spotify halted its transition to LyricFind in April 2024 due to the Warner Chappell situation
• iHeartMedia terminated its LyricFind partnership and now pays Musixmatch five times more for lyrics services

LyricFind seeks over $1 billion in damages, citing threats to its business viability and broader market concerns including rising prices, limited choices, and reduced innovation in the lyrics service industry.

In response, Musixmatch dismissed the accusations as meritless, emphasizing its 15-year track record of providing high-quality lyrics services and maintaining focus on customer satisfaction. The company stated: "We choose to concentrate on what matters most: our customers & partners."

The case highlights growing tensions in the digital lyrics licensing market, with potential implications for service providers, platforms, and consumers alike.

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