Music companies settle lawsuit over Quavo’s “Bubble Gum”

Universal Music Group and Warner Chappell Music have settled a copyright lawsuit against them and rapper Quavo over his song “Bubble Gum.” Lawyers informed a judge of the agreement in a November 11 filing, ending the entire case that Lamount London brought in 2024, Billboard said. The terms are confidential.

London, a rapper known as L.Mont, sought financial damages from Quavo and the companies. He alleged that “Bubble Gum” copied elements of his demo “Bubblegum,” including its lyrics, arrangement and melody.

The dispute over the songs

London said he gave Quavo, whose name is Quavious Marshall, a CD containing the demo after opening for Migos and 2 Chainz at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre in 2016. Quavo, a member of the rap group Migos, released “Bubble Gum” on his solo album Quavo Huncho in 2018.

Universal Music Group’s Motown and Capitol Records handled distribution of the album. Warner Chappell administers some of the song’s publishing rights.

The lawsuit was still in its early stages when it settled, and none of the defendants had submitted a written legal position on London’s allegations. Representatives for London, Quavo and the companies did not respond to Billboard’s requests for comment on the settlement.