- – Music producer Joshua Jaramillo claims he hasn’t received agreed-upon payment and royalties for his work on Juice WRLD’s posthumous song “Girl of My Dreams” and has filed a lawsuit seeking compensation and a financial breakdown of the song’s earnings.
- – Juice WRLD, real name Jarad Higgins, died in December 2019 from an accidental overdose of oxycodone and codeine, highlighting his struggle with prescription drug dependency.
- – Juice WRLD’s estate has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, leaving questions about the financial implications and resolution of the legal dispute concerning the song’s revenue.
The estate of the late rapper Juice WRLD is dealing with a lawsuit from a music producer who claims he wasn’t properly compensated for his work on one of Juice WRLD’s posthumous tracks.
Joshua Jaramillo, the producer in question, alleges that he contributed significantly to the 2021 song “Girl of My Dreams” but has not received the payment and royalties he was promised.
Claims of Unpaid Royalties
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Joshua Jaramillo asserts that he agreed to produce the track “Girl of My Dreams.” In return, he was promised 5% ownership of the song and 1% of the royalties generated by it. Despite this agreement, Jaramillo claims that he has not been paid the full amount he is owed.
He accuses Juice WRLD’s estate of failing to provide a full accounting of how much revenue the song has generated, despite his multiple requests for this information. Consequently, Jaramillo has filed a lawsuit seeking unspecified damages and a complete financial breakdown of the song’s earnings.
The Passing of Juice WRLD
Juice WRLD, whose real name was Jarad Higgins, passed away in December 2019 due to an accidental overdose. The Medical Examiner’s Office reported finding oxycodone and codeine in his system, and it was determined that he died from toxic levels of these substances.
The rapper’s mother, Carmella Wallace, later revealed that her son had struggled with prescription drug dependency, highlighting a tragic aspect of his young life.
The estate of Juice WRLD has yet to respond to the lawsuit publicly. Representatives for the late rapper’s estate have also not responded to requests for comment from media outlets, leaving many questions unanswered about the potential financial implications and the resolution of this legal dispute.
Juice WRLD’s sudden death was a significant loss to the music world. His struggle with drug addiction has sparked conversations about the pressures faced by young artists in the industry.
As the lawsuit unfolds, it highlights ongoing challenges in managing the financial affairs and legal responsibilities left behind by deceased celebrities.
