Industry Jul 22, 2026
Christian Hip-Hop Label Lawsuit Against Capitol CMG Allowed to Proceed
In short
Indie label Reach Records claims the UMG imprint balked at a price that it had already agreed to pay and then killed the deal "at the finish line."
Originally published by
Billboard
A judge has ruled that Reach Records can proceed with its lawsuit against Capitol CMG. The independent label alleges that the UMG imprint initially agreed to a purchase price for the Christian hip-hop label, but then canceled the deal at the final stage. Originally reported by Billboard.