Chloe Bailey finds herself entangled in a legal battle as Grammy-nominated songwriter-producer Melvin Moore, known as OneInThe4Rest, sought justice for his unpaid contributions.
- February 22, 2025
AceShowbiz - Chloe Bailey is being sued by a songwriter. In a lawsuit filed on February 20, the singer and her record labels - Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment - are accused of not properly compensating or crediting Melvin Moore for his contributions to her 2024 album "Trouble In Paradise".
According to the legal complaint, Grammy-nominated Moore, whose stage name is OneInThe4Rest or simply 4Rest, played a pivotal role in shaping three tracks on the album, such as "Favorite", "Same Lingerie", and "Might as Well".
According to Moore, these songs are deeply personal, with lyrics and narratives stemming from his own intimate life experiences. "In particular, the lyrics and narratives were derived from intimate and real-life situations, reflecting [Moore's] relationships, emotions, and personal struggles," the complaint asserts.
Despite this substantial contribution, Moore claims he was neither compensated nor acknowledged appropriately, as Bailey and her labels allegedly "failed to seek permission from [Moore] to commercially exploit" his work and "failed to engage in good-faith negotiations" before the songs' official release.
Moore's credentials in the music industry are significant, having collaborated with big names like Usher, Drake, Kanye West, John Legend, and Bangtan Boys. His lawsuit emphasizes the breach of good faith, pointing out that, despite his extensive experience, Bailey's team exploited his work without proper professional writing credit or compensation.
Not stopping at just a lawsuit, Moore issued a cease-and-desist letter rejecting any future rights to the label or Bailey for the disputed songs. He seeks immediate cessation of all unauthorized uses and demands a royalty allocation of 2% per master recording, along with additional publishing rights.
Furthermore, Moore demands the removal of the songs from all digital music services, websites, blogs, and social media platforms until a mutual agreement is reached.
The legal action aims for substantial damages, including up to $150,000 per willful infringement and punitive damages of $5 million per song.
As this legal saga unfolds, all eyes are on how Bailey and Columbia Records will respond to these serious allegations.
