In a shocking turn of events, Cordae has found himself at the center of a $15 million lawsuit filed by MMMG, just days before the release of his highly anticipated collaboration album with Anderson .Paak. The lawsuit, lodged on October 15, 2026, claims that an existing recording contract from 2018 continues to bind Cordae to MMMG, thereby jeopardizing his upcoming music releases.
The complaint, which spans 20 pages, names not only Cordae but also three record labels: EMPIRE, Apeshit, and Mass Appeal. According to MMMG’s allegations, the defendants have failed to secure the necessary licenses to release Cordae’s new music, including the single “A Good Day,” which was released on September 16, and the upcoming album titled Heavy Is The Crown, set for launch on October 23.
MMMG’s legal representative, Jeffrey M. Movit, argues that Cordae is in breach of contract by not adhering to the terms of the 2018 agreement, which allegedly grants MMMG exclusive control over his new music. The lawsuit accuses Cordae of withholding his contractual share of revenues from various income streams, including merchandise and touring, further complicating the situation.
The roots of this legal battle trace back to a shift in distribution methods for Cordae’s music. After Atlantic Records ended their deal with him in September 2025, MMMG claims it promptly secured a new distribution agreement with Stem and notified Cordae’s legal team shortly after. This move is central to the lawsuit, as MMMG maintains that this new arrangement kept Cordae’s contract active.
Cordae and Anderson .Paak have a history of collaboration dating back to 2019 with the track “RNP,” and their upcoming project represents a significant evolution in their partnership. Cordae, who established his own label, Hi Level, in June 2021, has positioned ownership as a core aspect of his artistic identity.
The lawsuit seeks substantial damages, requesting at least $15 million for breach of contract from Cordae, while also targeting the three labels for their alleged complicity in this breach. Additionally, MMMG has called for a jury trial and an injunction to prevent the release of any music that it claims ownership over.
As this legal conflict unfolds, it raises critical questions about artist contracts and the implications of past agreements on current projects. The outcome of this lawsuit could significantly impact not only Cordae’s career but also shape the dynamics between artists and their labels in the evolving landscape of the music industry.
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