Universal Music and Feid Hit With Copyright Lawsuit Over 'Ferxxo 100' Samples
Colombian artist Feid and Universal Music are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over the unauthorized use of samples in three songs, including the 2022 hit 'Ferxxo 100.'
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Composer Sebastien Graux claims his guitar loops were used without proper compensation or credit in Feid's songs "Ferxxo 100," "X20X," and "De Tanto Chimbiar." The lawsuit was filed with the US District Court for the Southern District of California.
Key details of the case:
- Graux met with Feid's team at Icon Music in Colombia (September 2021)
- Producer Jowan received access to Graux's audio files during a Miami meeting
- "Ferxxo 100" has generated over 444 million Spotify streams and 245 million YouTube views
- Despite promises of compensation and credit, no agreement was reached
- Sky Rompiendo's company allegedly made an unfavorable proposal after the song's release
The lawsuit names multiple defendants:
- Universal Music Group
- Colombian label Icon Music
- Producers Sky Rompiendo and Jowan
Graux, whose work has been featured by artists like Don Toliver, NBA YoungBoy, and Ricky Martin, is seeking:
- Compensatory or statutory damages
- Producer credit on all three songs
- Attorney fees compensation
The case proceeded to litigation after attempts to resolve the dispute outside of court were unsuccessful.
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