Overview
- Federal court filings say the parties reached a settlement agreement in principle resolving all claims, with Judge Thomas L. Parker giving 30 days to file a written deal.
- The Memphis plaintiffs—Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky and the estate of Kilo G—alleged West and Ty Dolla $ign used elements of 'Drink a Yak (Part 2)' on the 2024 track 'Fuk Sumn' without permission.
- The complaint asserts West’s team sought clearance only after the song’s release and says talks collapsed after he fired his legal and business staff.
- The settlement’s financial and other terms have not been disclosed by either side.
- Ty Dolla $ign previously settled with the same plaintiffs in July 2025, and West’s resolution arrives days before his scheduled March 27 release of the album 'Bully.'