Grammy-nominated, diamond-certified producer Turbo has formally gained a copyright lawsuit over his iconic “Run dat again Turbo” producer tag. Filed by Georgia musician Jamal Britt in January 2024, the case alleged that Britt’s voice was used with out permission and sought joint authorship and compensation for its use in over 80 main songs.
On March 7, a court docket dismissed all claims in Turbo’s favor, ruling that the accusations—starting from copyright infringement to joint possession—lacked advantage. The choice reaffirms Turbo’s unique rights to the producer tag, which has grow to be a staple in tracks by artists like Lil Child, Gunna, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj.
Britt had initially recorded vocals for Turbo’s 2017 monitor Afghanistan, however the court docket dominated that he had no authorized stake within the tag’s subsequent use. Turbo’s authorized victory protects each his artistic legacy and future royalties, cementing his tag as a trademark of his distinctive sound.
The “Run dat again Turbo” tag notably seems in hits like “Drip Too Arduous,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Scorching 100.
