Universal Music Group (UMG) is pushing back hard against its unexpected role in the escalating legal drama surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The music powerhouse recently filed court documents asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Sara Rivers, a former Making The Band singer, who is suing Diddy and dozens of other defendants for alleged hostile and inhumane treatment.
⚖️ What’s UMG’s Defense?
UMG claims it’s been dragged into a lawsuit that has little to do with them, arguing:
- The lawsuit is time-barred, meaning Sara’s claims come too late to be legally valid
- The federal claims against UMG are preempted by New York state law
- The lawsuit is an improper group pleading, failing to clearly state a claim against the company
- Out of over 1,003 paragraphs in the complaint, only 10 mention UMG — making their involvement minimal and irrelevant
In essence, UMG insists it should be cut loose from the case because it has no direct responsibility for the alleged mistreatment Sara describes.
🎤 The Lawsuit: Sara Rivers vs. Diddy & Others
Sara Rivers, once a star on Making The Band, has accused Diddy of creating a hostile and abusive environment during her time working with him. The suit alleges serious mistreatment but also named UMG among several dozen defendants, a move the music giant clearly contests.
⏳ What’s Next?
A judge has yet to make a ruling on UMG’s motion to dismiss. If the motion is granted, it could significantly narrow the scope of the lawsuit — focusing more tightly on Diddy and fewer third parties.
Until then, the legal battle continues to unfold, with UMG making it clear they want no part of this controversy.
💬 What Do You Think?
Should Universal Music Group be held responsible in lawsuits tied to their artists?
Is this a smart legal move to cut loose weak claims, or just corporate defense tactics?
How will this affect Diddy’s already complicated legal landscape?
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🎶 The music plays on — but so do the lawsuits.
