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Atlantic Records controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1980

    Ruth Brown royalty dispute

    Ruth Brown sued Atlantic over unpaid royalties after leaving the label. Atlantic disputed that the nonpayment was intentional, and Brown later received a voluntary payment. The episode contributed to wider attention to the treatment of legacy rhythm-and-blues artists and helped precede the creation of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

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