The R&B star and his publisher had been accused of withholding compensation from a lyricist on both tracks.
Chris Brown performs in concert at MetLife Stadium on August 12, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Chris Brown has reached a settlement to exit a lawsuit that accused him of withholding royalties from a co-writer on two tracks.
A Monday (June 8) court notice, first obtained and reported by Billboard, says Brown and his publisher Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) have “reached a settlement in principle” with songwriter Steve Chokpelle. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, and lawyers for both sides did not immediately return requests for comment on Tuesday (June 9).
