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UnitedMasters Sues Ex-Emps Over BigXThaPlug Album Royalties | Hip-Hop News
UnitedMasters is suing two ex-VPs, David Melhado and Michael Weiss, for secretly siphoning royalties from BigXThaPlug’s gold-certified album I Hope Youre Happy—while still employed at the label. The company claims they set up shell companies to pocket profits that legally belonged to UnitedMasters, violating their contracts. Meanwhile, BigXThaPlug himself faces fresh criminal charges—including DWI, marijuana possession, and illegal firearm possession—exactly one year after his last arrest. The lawsuit seeks damages and repayment of ill-gotten gains, as the album’s massive success fuels the…
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