Chlöe Bailey, Columbia Records face lawsuit over songwriter's claims

Chlöe Bailey is facing a lawsuit filed by songwriter Melvin Moore, known as 4Rest, who alleges that he was not properly credited or compensated for his contributions to her album 'Trouble in Paradise.' The lawsuit, filed on February 20, accuses Bailey, along with her labels Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment, of copyright infringement, deceptive business practices, and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Moore claims he contributed significant original lyrics and melodies to three tracks—'Favorite,' 'Same Lingerie,' and 'Might As Well'—without granting permission for their commercial release. He asserts that his work, which reflects personal experiences, was exploited without proper negotiation or credit. Moore is seeking damages up to $150,000 per infringement and has issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding an immediate halt to the use of his work. The lawsuit highlights serious concerns regarding the treatment of songwriters within the music industry, particularly regarding fair compensation and credit.