Producer Sues Mike Tyson Over Unauthorized Use of Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule Track in Jake Paul Fight Promotion

Producer Ty Fyffe has filed a lawsuit against Mike Tyson, alleging that Tyson used the 1998 hip-hop track 'Murdergram'—which Fyffe co-wrote and produced for Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule—without authorization in a 33-second Instagram video promoting his November 2024 fight with Jake Paul. Fyffe claims no permission or payment was given for the use of the song, and asserts that Tyson's post misled viewers into believing there was an endorsement from him. The lawsuit seeks damages, royalties, a portion of Tyson's reported $20 million earnings from the fight, and an injunction to prevent further use of the song. Fyffe argues that Tyson’s use of the track contributed to the fight's unprecedented Netflix viewership and boosted sales of Tyson’s merchandise. Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule are not parties to the lawsuit. The case adds to Tyson’s post-fight challenges following his loss to Paul.