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Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé’s company, is being sued for copyright infringement by artist Melvin Moore, also known as 4Rest (Forest). Moore claims his work was used without permission in multiple songs from Chloe Bailey’s album Trouble in Paradise. He filed the lawsuit in New York on Thursday, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), civil conspiracy, and deceptive business practices.
The Grammy-nominated artist, 39, claims he “contributed substantial original lyrics, melodies, and creative direction” to tracks like Favorite, Might As Well, and Same Lingerie, which he says were released without his knowledge or consent.
Moore also alleges that Bailey ignored a DMCA Violation and Cease and Desist notice before promoting Same Lingerie to her 260,000 Instagram followers. He states that the song was based on his personal experiences and that he recorded the original demos.
He is seeking $5 million per song in punitive damages, a jury trial, and additional statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement, along with $25,000 per DMCA violation. The lawsuit also names Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and other entities, accusing them of misappropriating his work for financial gain.
A source told DailyMail that Beyoncé, 43, is frustrated by how the situation escalated, calling the lawsuit “a terrible look for everyone involved.” They also noted that tensions had been rising between Bailey and Parkwood Entertainment, with concerns about the legal implications of copyright disputes, referencing the impact of the Marvin Gaye lawsuit on Robin Thicke’s career.
