Rapper Kanye West sued by Producer over alleged unpaid 6-figure sum owed for ‘Vultures 2’ album

A music producer has filed a lawsuit against rapper Kanye West, alleging that he worked extensively on the artist’s albums Vultures 2 and Bully but was never paid or properly credited for his contributions.

According to the lawsuit, the producer, identified anonymously as John Doe, was brought onto the Vultures 2 project on August 1, 2024, just two days before the album’s release. The producer claims West personally directed recording sessions during which he created more than 400 AI-generated vocal takes and at least 13 custom AI voice models.

According to the lawsuit, Doe was responsible for reconstructing vocals, converting performances into AI-generated versions of other artists’ voices and using his own recordings as source material for some of the final masters. He alleges that his work appeared on five tracks from Vultures 2 and later contributed to two released songs on West’s Bully project, as well as several unreleased tracks.

The lawsuit further claims that members of West’s team acknowledged his contributions in late 2024, discussed updating his credits on streaming platforms and offered him a master buyout. However, Doe alleges that he never received payment or official credit despite repeatedly seeking compensation through West’s business managers, including Milo Yiannopoulos.

The producer is seeking at least $110,000 in unpaid compensation, comprising $80,000 for work on Vultures 2 and $30,000 for Bully, along with additional damages for his work on unreleased material. He is also asking the court to order West’s companies to properly credit him on digital streaming platforms. Representatives for Kanye West had not responded to requests for comment at the time the lawsuit was reported.