Sexyy Red submitted a heartfelt letter to a judge in the late producer Tay Keith‘s lawsuit over unpaid royalties.
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TMZ obtained the letter, which arrived just days before the producer’s death.
Keith sued Sexyy Red’s label, Rebel Music, in March. He claimed he produced 13 tracks for her in 2024, including ‘Pound Town,’ without receiving payment.
The rapper expressed shock at being named as a defendant. She wrote:
“I was appalled and furthermore hurt by the allegations made.”
Royalty negotiations are handled by labels, not artists, she emphasized. She also explained that she hasn’t received payment for some of their collaborations either, describing it as a standard label process.
“Tay Keith and I are great working partners and even greater friends. If the label owes him money, I’m sure they have started the process to get him paid.”
Keith’s reps and the label’s legal team confirmed that naming Sexyy Red was a legal formality. Dameka Davis, the label’s attorney, stated:
“Royalty negotiations are handled by labels, not artists, and I’ve worked closely with the legal counsel and team for Tay Keith to finalize the royalty agreement to fully compensate him for his valuable contributions.”
It was further noted that the matter was close to resolution. Keith considered Red a sister, the rep added.
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So he was treated like kunta kinte. And never got his money. Like. a slayve S*** red is standing up for him somebody has to