Limp Bizkit Sues UMG for $200 Million in Royalties

Fred Durst and his band Limp Bizkit have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming the label is withholding over $200 million in royalties. The lawsuit alleges fraud, breach of contract, and that UMG has implemented software designed to conceal artists' royalties. Despite their music achieving over 3 billion streams in the past two years, the band contends they have not received any payments due to claims that they have not recouped previous advances. The legal action follows a federal ruling that allowed some claims to proceed while requiring others to be filed in state courts. UMG has denied the allegations, stating they have communicated about pending payments, but Durst argues these notifications were inadequate. The band’s financial representatives have uncovered substantial unpaid royalties, intensifying the dispute over UMG's accounting practices.