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The Island Def Jam Music Group/Controversies

The Island Def Jam Music Group controversies

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

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  1. 2003Murder Inc. investigation and severed relationship
  2. 2003TVT Records litigation
  3. 2003TVT litigation over Cash Money Click release

  1. 2003

    Murder Inc. investigation and severed relationship

    Following a federal investigation and raid concerning allegations of money laundering, Island Def Jam ended its relationship with Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. Records. The available reference describes allegations connected to the affiliated label and individuals rather than a finding against IDJMG as a corporate entity.

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  2. 2003

    TVT Records litigation

    TVT sued over the handling of a Cash Money Click reunion project, alleging copyright infringement, fraud and interference with contractual relationships. A large initial damages award was later reduced substantially on appeal. TVT sued over the handling of a Cash Money Click reunion project involving Ja Rule's Def Jam obligations, alleging copyright infringement, fraud and interference with contractual relationships. A large initial damages award, which found Lyor Cohen liable for a substantial amount, was later reduced substantially on appeal to a comparatively small contractual amount.

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  3. 2003

    TVT litigation over Cash Money Click release

    TVT Records sued over the restriction of a proposed Cash Money Click reunion release involving Ja Rule's Def Jam obligations. An initial damages judgment was later substantially reduced following appeal.

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