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American Jury to Decide “Fish Market” Reggaeton Copyright Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Karol G & More

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an American jury—not the court—will decide one of the biggest copyright battles in reggaeton history, involving superstars including Bad Bunny, Karol G, Drake, Daddy Yankee,

02/07/2026

News

Defendants Seek To Disqualify Steely & Clevie Attorney In Reggaetón Copyright Case

In a motion filed on November 21, 2024, the defendants in the copyright infringement case filed by dancehall producer duo Steely and Clevie over the rights of 1800 reggaetón songs are requesting

29/11/2024

Legal·Reggaeton News

Jamaica and Dancehall’s Role in Reggaeton Overlooked in ‘The Sound that Conquered the World’ Docuseries

Daddy Yankee and Peacock have teamed up for the docuseries Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World, which premiered on October 3, 2024. The four-part series explores reggaeton’s origins in Puerto Rico,

08/10/2024

News·Reggaeton·Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

Stefflon Don, Drake, KAROL G, Daddy Yankee,Luis Fonsi are all named in the lawsuit filed by Steely and Clevie Productions

Steely and Clevie vs. Reggaetón Copyright Case: Court Outlines 2025 Schedule for Evidence Gathering

A decision in the Steely and Clevie Productions vs. Reggaeton copyright infringement case, is not happening anytime soon as Judge André Birotte Jr. of the United States Central District of California has

27/06/2024

Legal·Reggaeton·Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

Judge Rules Steely and Clevie Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny, Drake and 100 Reggaeton Artists To Move Forward

The sweeping copyright case filed by Dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, along with others, alleging that 1,800 reggaeton hit songs illegally copied from their 1989 track “Fish Market” can move forward. According

30/05/2024

Legal·News

Steely & Clevie Lawsuit Judge Birotte Jr. Steps Down, Richlin Takes Helm in Reggaeton Copyright Battle

A new judge has been appointed to oversee the ongoing lawsuit filed by the estate of Dancehall pioneer Steely and his riddim twin Clevie against several reggaeton artists, producers and music labels.

16/03/2024

Dancehall·Legal·Reggaeton

Exclusive: Steely and Clevie’s Manager Danny Pepperseed Talks Reggaeton Origins and Lawsuit

The Fish Market Riddim, produced by dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, stands as a testament to the enduring influence of Jamaican music on the global stage. However, behind the scenes, a legal

09/01/2024

Exclusives

Exclusive Interview: King Jammy and Jack Scorpio Open Up About ‘Sleng Teng,’ The Birth of Digital Dancehall, and the Demise of Sound System Culture

The year 1985 witnessed a groundbreaking development in the riddim-driven dancehall music with the release of “Under Mi Sleng Teng,” a riddim with vocals by Ian ‘Wayne’ Smith produced by Noel Davey

05/12/2023

Culture

Daddy Yankee Announces Retirement from Reggaeton to Dedicate His Life to Christ As “Fish Market” Copyright Infringement Case Lingers

Latin superstar Daddy Yankee announces that he has given his life to Christ and will be retiring from “this chapter of his life” after concluding his farewell tour, La Meta, in Puerto Rico

05/12/2023

Culture·Gospel·Latin·News

Spotify’s Reggaeton Origin Podcast “Loud” Takes Centerstage In Steely & Clevie Fish Market Riddim Trial

Top selling reggaeton artist “Ivy Queen,” host of “Loud” podcast, is now at the center of the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Cleveland Constantine Browne, an individual; Anika Johnson as personal representative of the Estate

18/10/2023

Latin·Legal

Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty Says Steely and Clevie’s Reggaeton Lawsuit ‘Is Just Silly’

Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty says he believes the copyright lawsuit filed by Steely and Clevie against the reggaeton community is ‘silly‘ and has no clear basis for protection under U.S. law. The riddim making

20/09/2023

Music Business

Pitbull and Myke Tower’s Attorney Pushes for Copyright Case Dismissal

Attorney representing Miami based rapper Pitbull, Daniel Oviedo pka “Ovy on the Drums,” Michael Monge pka “Myke Tower,” and others in the sweeping copyright lawsuit filed by Steely and Clevie’s estate and he

02/09/2023

Reggaeton vs Dancehall Court Case

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