Industry Jul 9, 2026
‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Band Lit Settles Sony Lawsuit Over ‘Streaming’ Clause From 1998
The rock group said it was promised a 50% cut of streaming at a time when digital music was still in its infancy.
Originally published by
Billboard
The rock band Lit has resolved a lawsuit against Sony concerning a 1998 contract clause related to streaming. The band contended that they were assured a 50% share of revenue from streaming, a technology that was in its nascent stages at the time of the agreement.
The resolution of this dispute brings to a close a legal disagreement over digital revenue from a contract predating widespread music streaming. Originally reported by Billboard.