Overview
- Dillinger, who filed the federal case Friday in Los Angeles, alleges Amaru failed to provide proper royalty statements for songs he co-wrote and produced.
- The complaint names key tracks tied to 2Pac’s All Eyez on Me, including Ambitionz az a Ridah, Skandalouz, Got My Mind Made Up, 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted, and I Ain’t Mad at Cha.
- After demanding records by Oct. 18, 2024, Dillinger received $91,445.27 from Amaru with no explanation of which works or periods it covered or what deductions were taken.
- He asks the court for a full accounting, payment of any unpaid royalties, damages, interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, and a jury trial, and Amaru has not responded to media requests for comment.
- Amaru, managed by veteran executive Tom Whalley since 2016, controls parts of Tupac’s catalog, and the dispute follows years of estate fights and earlier litigation that make clear how legacy hits can generate ongoing streaming and licensing income.