Industry Oct 7, 2026
Manager Claims UMG Illegally Cut Him Out of Gigi Perez Deal
In short
A new lawsuit paints a complex picture of artist management and A&R in the modern, social-media-fueled music industry.
Originally published by
Billboard
A manager has filed a lawsuit alleging that Universal Music Group (UMG) illegally excluded him from profits following his discovery of artist Gigi Perez. The suit details the complexities of artist management and A&R within the contemporary music industry, particularly influenced by social media. Originally reported by Billboard.