Mogul Vision Sued UMG Over Gigi Perez Contract
The music firm alleges a breach of contract regarding the development of singer Gigi Perez.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Latin
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Mogul Vision LLC has filed a lawsuit against UMG Recordings Inc. in Los Angeles Superior Court. The company alleges that UMG breached their 2021 agreement by failing to uphold profit-sharing obligations and diverting rights for artist Gigi Perez.
Why it matters
The dispute centers on claims that UMG captured the economic value of development work for Gigi Perez without fulfilling contractual requirements. Mogul Vision is seeking more than $25 million in damages for the alleged breach.
Gigi Perez has achieved significant commercial traction, with her music amassing over 3.1 billion streams on Spotify and more than 5 billion total streams across all platforms.
The players
Mogul Vision LLC
This is a music production and development firm currently acting as the plaintiff in a breach of contract lawsuit.
UMG Recordings Inc.
This is a major music corporation and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group that serves as the defendant in the litigation.
Gigi Perez
This is an artist whose music has achieved global success with over 5 billion total streams across platforms.
Island Records
This is a prominent record label under the UMG brand that allegedly signed Perez after the termination of her prior contract.
The details
The complaint alleges that Interscope Records terminated the professional relationship with Perez in 2023 without providing necessary accountings or notice. It further contends that rights were diverted to Island Records through Outtahere LLC instead of being transferred to Mogul Vision as contractually stipulated.
Timeline
September 2021: Mogul and UMG entered into a profit-sharing and exclusive recording contract.
June 2023: Interscope Records notified Mogul of its intention to terminate the relationship with Perez.
September 30, 2026: The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Industry Dynamics
The lawsuit reflects broader Hollywood and music industry tensions regarding the management of artist rights and profit-sharing agreements. It highlights how streaming success often leads to intensified legal battles over intellectual property value and contractual oversight.
The legal proceedings are unlikely to interrupt the availability of music on streaming platforms for current fans. Listeners can continue to access Gigi Perez tracks across major services as the litigation moves through the court system.
The takeaway
This case emphasizes the vital importance of clear, enforceable terms in early-stage recording contracts for independent developers. Investors and managers should prioritize transparency in profit-sharing to avoid high-stakes litigation as their artists grow.
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