Limp Bizkit Sues UMG for $200 Million Royalties

Limp Bizkit, led by frontman Fred Durst, has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), seeking $200 million in unpaid royalties. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, alleges that UMG engaged in a 'systematic' and 'fraudulent' policy to withhold royalties from the band, despite their significant record sales and streaming success. Durst's legal team claims that UMG's royalty payment system was deliberately designed to conceal payments owed to artists, resulting in Limp Bizkit not receiving royalties for decades. The complaint also seeks to void the band's contract with UMG and demands the return of copyrights for works under Durst's Flawless Records. UMG has not yet commented on the allegations, which also suggest that similar tactics might have been used against other artists. This legal action highlights the ongoing disputes between artists and record labels over transparency and fair compensation.