Well, here we go, another day, another legal claim. This time the estate of the late rapper Juice WRLD is in the crosshairs of Joshua Jaramillo. Let’s get into it …
Jaramillo is a producer who is suing Juice WRLD’s estate in a claims that is all too familiar in not just Hip Hop but music in general. TMZ reported he is looking to recover royalties owed to him for his work on one of Juice WRLD’s posthumous tracks.
Now you know TMZ are masters at getting their all seeing eyes on filed legal documents and in the paperwork, Jaramillo alleges he helped produce the 2021 song “Girl of My Dreams” and was promised 5% ownership of the track along with 1% of its royalties.
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Sounds like a standard deal Not a huge percentage but depending how the song streamed and any other revenue that may have come from the song, that percentage could mean a few bucks.
Why sue now? Get this, despite repeated requests, Jaramillo asserts that he has not been fully compensated and has not been informed about the total earnings from the song. Naturally, he is seeking unspecified damages and a complete accounting of the track’s revenue. He wants his money owed and damages for all that comes with the ordeal. Lawsuit 101 tbh.
If you recall, Juice WRLD, born Jarad Higgins, tragically passed away in December 2019 at the age of 21 due to an accidental overdose. The worst thing ever, for real. The Medical Examiner’s Office reported that he had toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine in his system at the time of his death. Super sad. Hopefully this story ends with as little stress as possible for all those involved.