Ye and Ty Dolla $ign sued over alleged use of music in ‘Vultures’

Jaraed Deal and Marlon Barrow filed the copyright complaint in federal court in Los Angeles on 6 November. They say versions of “Vultures”, first released as singles in 2023 and later included on the duo’s album “Vultures 1”, contain recognisable parts of their 2018 recording “Joint 2”.

According to the complaint, Ty Dolla $ign heard the music in the background during a phone call with Barrow and later asked for a copy. Barrow sent him an MP3, the producers say, on the understanding that higher-quality files would follow only after a written agreement. They say no such agreement was made.

The producers allege that Barrow received a producer credit on the singles but was not paid, while Deal received neither a credit nor payment. Deal rejected a buy-out settlement offer from Yeezy’s then-lawyer in 2024, according to the complaint.

The lawsuit also names Yeezy Record Label, Yeezy LLC and distributor Create Music Group. The producers are seeking damages and an order stopping distribution and other uses of the recordings.

Nieuws.nl reported on 10 November, citing Billboard, that representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign had not responded.