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Chloe Bailey sued by Melvin Moore over songwriting credits and copyright infringement
Moore, who also goes by the stage name OneInThe4Rest (4Rest), is a Grammy-nominated songwriter with an extensive career working with artists like Usher, Chris Brown, John Legend, BTS, Kanye West, and Drake. His legal filing, submitted on February 20, 2025, accuses the defendants of copyright infringement, fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, civil conspiracy, and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
According to the lawsuit, Moore's lyrics and narratives were derived from personal experiences, including his relationships and struggles, making their alleged unauthorized use a serious issue. His legal team contends that Bailey and her associates acted as 'modern-day swindlers' by failing to engage in attempts to settle the matter amicably.
Moore is seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement and punitive damages of $5 million per song. Additionally, a cease-and-desist letter has been sent to Bailey's team, demanding $10,000 in compensation and the immediate suspension of the songs' commercial use until a resolution is reached.
The lawsuit follows a recent statement by Tiffany Red, founder of The 100 Percenters, a music advocacy group, which criticized Bailey for allegedly releasing Moore's work without consent or payment. As of now, Chloe Bailey and the record labels have not publicly commented on the lawsuit.
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