A proposed class-action lawsuit filed Thursday by rap duo Black Sheep accused Universal Music Group of unlawfully lowering artists’ royalty payments from Spotify after signing an “undisclosed, sweetheart deal” with the streaming service. Andres Titus and William McLean told a Manhattan federal court that the label has withheld nearly $750 million owed to its artists after agreeing to reduced payments from Spotify in exchange for company stock.
Source: Lawsuit claims UMG cut artists’ royalties under secret Spotify deal