Offset sues quality control music over his solo career
You're referring to the recent news about Offset suing Quality Control Music, his former record label, over his solo career.
For those who may not know, Offset is a rapper and songwriter, best known as a member of the hip-hop trio Migos. In 2017, he signed a solo deal with Quality Control Music, a record label founded by Kevin "Coach K" Lee and Pierre "Pee" Thomas. However, in 2020, Offset announced that he was leaving the label and pursuing a solo career with Motown Records.
Now, according to reports, Offset has filed a lawsuit against Quality Control Music, alleging that the label is trying to restrict his ability to release new music and promote his solo career. The lawsuit claims that Quality Control Music is attempting to enforce a clause in Offset's contract that requires him to obtain the label's approval before releasing new music, which Offset believes is an attempt to stifle his creative freedom.
Offset is seeking a court order to declare that the clause is invalid and to allow him to release new music without the label's approval. He is also seeking damages and attorney's fees.
This lawsuit is just the latest development in a long-standing feud between Offset and Quality Control Music. In 2020, Offset accused the label of not paying him royalties and not supporting his solo career. The label responded by saying that Offset was in breach of his contract and that they were taking steps to enforce their rights.
It's worth noting that this lawsuit is not the first time that Offset has clashed with Quality Control Music. In 2019, he sued the label over unpaid royalties, and the label countersued him, alleging that he had breached his contract by releasing music without their approval.
The outcome of this lawsuit is uncertain, but it's clear that Offset is determined to pursue his solo career on his own terms. We'll have to wait and see how this plays out in the coming months.