Blueface May Lose Music Royalties Over Lawsuit

It seems rapper Blueface might have to forfeit some of his hard-earned music royalty earnings. After losing a defamation lawsuit in 2024, he allegedly hasn’t paid the judgment, leading the plaintiff to seek a court order to seize his earnings from music organizations.

A Legal Battle Over Defamation

Jackie Martinez, the mother of rapper Soulja Boy’s child, was awarded a default judgment of $123,243.10 in April 2024. This came after Blueface failed to appear in court to respond to her defamation lawsuit. The original suit sought $10 million in damages, but the court awarded her $100,000 in non-economic damages, $18,000 in special damages, plus attorney fees and costs.

The legal dispute stemmed from a social media feud between Blueface and Soulja Boy. During their online back-and-forth, Blueface made controversial claims on X (formerly Twitter), alleging he had slept with Martinez the day before her baby shower. Martinez admitted to having been intimate with Blueface in 2018 but stated their relationship had ended then.

Seeking Payment from Royalties

According to AllHipHop, Martinez’s attorney, Michael Berke, recently filed a request in Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to allow them to collect the owed money directly from Blueface’s BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) accounts. These organizations manage music royalties for artists.

Martinez stated in her lawsuit that she continues to suffer significant emotional distress, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia, as a result of Blueface’s online actions. Her attorney noted that Blueface has not responded to the lawsuit, and with accrued interest, the total amount owed has now increased to $129,150.

Current Circumstances

Adding another layer to this situation, Blueface is currently serving a four-year sentence at North Kern State Prison for violating probation related to a 2021 assault case. A hearing on Martinez’s request to access his royalty earnings is scheduled for December 9.

• Blueface lost a defamation lawsuit filed by Jackie Martinez.
• Martinez was awarded over $123,000, which has now grown to $129,150 with interest.
• She is requesting to seize Blueface’s music royalty earnings from BMI and ASCAP.
• The lawsuit stemmed from controversial social media posts made during a feud with Soulja Boy.
• Blueface is currently serving a prison sentence for a probation violation.