Lawyer Reacts To Ren's "Sick Boi" Copyright Strike & Public Social Media Battle With Producer

On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss the complex world of leased and licensed beats, sharing insights from their extensive experience as music attorneys. They discuss common issues that arise, such as poorly drafted contracts, lack of legal advice, and verbal agreements that lead to disputes. The conversation focuses on a recent case involving UK rapper Ren and producer Kujo, who are embroiled in a public copyright battle and public social media battle over the song "Sick Boi." where the music video was hit with a copyright strike and removed from YouTube. The episode explores the legal nuances of this dispute, examining comments from both parties and offering expert advice on handling similar situations in the music industry.

Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the importance of clear agreements and the potential pitfalls of using unlicensed samples. Miss Krystle and That Orko provide a detailed analysis of the Ren-Kujo case, highlighting the necessity of understanding the terms of a beat license and the implications of unauthorized sample use. They also emphasize the significance of proactive communication and the role of attorneys in resolving such disputes. This episode is a must-listen for artists, producers, and anyone interested in the legal aspects of music creation and distribution.

00:00 Intro

01:07 Coming Up

01:52 Ren Receives Copyright Strike Over "Sick Boi"

02:24 Ren's Dispute With Producer Kujo

02:55 Tag Ren & Kujo!

03:17 "Sick Boi" Beat

03:45 Ren's Community Posts

04:57 Exclusive or Non-exclusive License Beat

06:18 Was Kujo's Beat Sampled?

07:28 Stolen Sample

08:18 Kujo's Response

08:41 Filing Copyright Strike

10:16 Kujo's "Non-Commercial/Monetized" Beat

11:24 Licensing Beats & Samples

12:33 Publishing vs. Royalties

13:44 Kujo & Ren Argument

15:07 Ren's Comments

15:53 Lack of Clarity

16:39 Stream Count Limit

17:23 Potential Uncleared Sample

18:37 Indemnification Language In Agreement

19:13 Solution

20:26 Ren's & Kujo's Frustrations

20:56 Attorneys Escalating

22:14 Dispute's Effect On "Sick Boi"

23:02 Ren's Last Public Community Post

23:29 Avoid This As Musicians & Producers

23:47 Top Music Attorney To Mediate Ren & Kujo!

24:17 Avoid Emotions & Stick To Facts

25:05 Miss Krystle – “Let It Go”

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