Chloe Bailey Accused of Exploiting Songwriter in New Lawsuit
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Chloe Bailey Accused of Exploiting Songwriter in New Lawsuit


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Chloe Bailey is facing a lawsuit from songwriter and producer Melvin Moore, known professionally as 4Rest, who alleges that he was not properly credited or compensated for his contributions to her Trouble In Paradise album.

According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the lawsuit—filed on Thursday (Feb. 20)—also names Columbia Records, Sony Music, and Parkwood Entertainment as defendants. Throughout the 33-page suit, Moore accuses Bailey of “exploiting” his work and misappropriating three songs: Favorite, Might as Well, and Same Lingerie.

Moore claims that these songs were inspired by his personal experiences and were meant to reflect his “relationships, emotions, and personal struggles.” Despite his “significant emotional and creative investment,” he alleges that Bailey and others falsely registered the songs under their own names and profited from them across multiple commercial platforms without his authorization.

The lawsuit seeks $5 million in punitive damages per song, along with $150,000 per instance of willful copyright infringement.

Moore also stated that he attempted to resolve the dispute privately but faced “delays and avoidance” from Bailey’s team. His attorney even sent a cease and desist letter citing a DMCA violation, yet he claims Bailey continued to promote two of the disputed songs on social media.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Moore described his journey as a songwriter as one of “immense struggle and perseverance,” adding that he is still fighting for “basic fairness” in being recognized and compensated for his work.

As of now, Chloe Bailey nor anyone from her team has spoken publicly about the recent lawsuit filing.


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