Universal Music Group sued the start-up distributor Believe for $500 million on Monday, alleging the rival firm has engaged in “rampant piracy” of its most famous artists.
In a complaint filed in federal court in New York, UMG alleged that Believe has distributed tracks by fake artists like “Kendrik Laamar,” “Rihamna,” and “Llady Gaga,” which are simply sped-up versions of the real artists’ songs.
UMG alleges that Believe’s business model is predicated on pirating copyrighted works, including songs by Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Elton John, the Rolling Stones and many others.
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