If you’ve ever wondered how an artist can be in debt while the record company is still making money, the answer lies in recoupment and cross-collateralization, the two methods a record company uses to recover its costs.
Ruff Ryders Lawsuit: The Ultimate Lesson for Producers
Producer DJ Shok, fed up with the run-around he received trying to get paid, recently took Ruff Ryders to court over unpaid royalties, accusing the label of breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and other claims.