Digital Nas threatens legal action against Ye over six years of unpaid publishing fees and royalties from his work on Ye's last four albums.
- October 6, 2026
AceShowbiz - Digital Nas, the Atlanta-based producer, has publicly declared he is prepared to engage in a legal fight with Ye regarding unpaid publishing fees and royalties spanning six years.
On October 4, Digital Nas shared a video message addressing the ongoing dispute with Ye, claiming he has not received any payment for publishing or royalties related to his contributions on the last four albums of the Chicago rapper. The producer expressed frustration over his repeated attempts to contact Ye for months without success.
In his video and subsequent social media posts, Digital Nas emphasized that he is serious about pursuing this conflict and is ready to "go to war" over what he describes as a long-standing injustice. He conveyed his dissatisfaction clearly, stating that this situation is not a joke and that he no longer intends to remain silent or passive.
Further explaining his stance on Instagram Stories, Digital Nas revealed that he has officially retired from the music industry, attributing the end of his career to what he calls a damaging contract with Ye. He warned others to avoid falling into similar contractual traps, indicating that his experience has left him unable to provide new music for his fans.
On the social media platform X, Digital Nas declared that the era of working with Ye has ended and that it is now his time to move forward. This comment sparked a brief exchange with a fan who supports Ye, highlighting the tension surrounding the situation.
As of now, XXL magazine has reached out to Ye's team for a response but has not yet received a comment. The dispute sheds light on ongoing issues in the music industry regarding proper compensation and the handling of royalties and publishing rights.
This situation involving Digital Nas and Ye reflects broader concerns about transparency and fairness for producers and collaborators in the hip-hop community. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely to see how this conflict unfolds in the coming weeks.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.
