My Block Inc. Settled Royalty Lawsuit Against SRG
The company dropped its legal action following a dispute over missing royalty statements for a 2023 album.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in R&B
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My Block Inc. has settled a lawsuit against digital distributor SRG/ILS Group regarding allegations of unpaid royalties. The case was dismissed on October 2, 2026, after the label sought at least $1 million in damages.
Why it matters
The settlement resolves a contract dispute concerning royalty transparency and accounting for the 2023 album I Love You. This legal action highlighted ongoing challenges artists and labels face in ensuring accurate payment from digital distributors.
My Block Inc. previously held a distribution deal with SRG from 2021 to 2024. The lawsuit originated from a failure to provide royalty statements for a 2023 studio release.
The players
My Block Inc.
This music label has managed projects for various R&B artists and maintained a distribution partnership with SRG.
SRG/ILS Group
This is a digital distribution company that handles royalty accounting and release management for independent music labels.
Kenny Lattimore
He is an R&B singer and songwriter who has initiated his own separate legal action against SRG regarding payment discrepancies.
The details
My Block Inc. filed the lawsuit in mid-September 2026, alleging that the distributor breached its contract by failing to provide mandatory royalty reports. The action was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice following a settlement between the two parties.
Timeline
2021-2024: Distribution agreement between My Block Inc. and SRG.
February 2026: Kenny Lattimore filed a separate lawsuit against SRG.
September 17, 2026: My Block Inc. initiated legal action against SRG.
October 2, 2026: The case was dismissed following a settlement.
Industry Dynamics
This settlement highlights the increasing legal scrutiny surrounding the accounting practices of digital distributors in the music industry. It reflects a broader trend of independent labels and artists challenging payment transparency after years of digital-first distribution.
This settlement suggests that labels are prioritizing the resolution of accounting disputes to ensure clearer royalty reporting for future projects. Listeners should not expect immediate changes to the availability of music catalogs as distributors work to resolve these internal payment matters.
The takeaway
Disputes over digital royalty statements underscore the importance of strict accounting standards in modern music distribution agreements. Artists and labels often benefit from clarifying payment triggers during the initial contract phase to prevent future litigation.
Further reading
For more context on the current state of industry compensation, visit the R&B section.
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