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  1. August 22, 2025

    Missy Elliott Settles Copyright Dispute With Producer Pretrial

    Rapper and songwriter Missy Elliott and a producer who claims to be a joint author of some of her music resolved their copyright dispute minutes before a jury was to be selected, a Pennsylvania federal judge told potential jurors Friday morning.

  2. August 08, 2025

    Missy Elliott Producer Can't Delay Copyright Trial

    A Pennsylvania federal judge refused Thursday to delay a copyright trial against music superstar Missy Elliott until after a sanctions motion is decided, leaving the trial set for Aug. 25.

  3. May 14, 2025

    Missy Elliott's Bid In Copyright Case Faces Court Setback

    A Pennsylvania federal judge denied recording artist Missy Elliott's bid for an alternative resolution to her dispute with a producer who claims to be a joint author of some of her music, saying Wednesday that there are still "significant factual issues" in need of resolving.

  4. November 20, 2023

    Missy Elliott Calls Producer's Suit 'Bad-Faith' Bid For Money

    Rapper and songwriter Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott has urged a Pennsylvania federal judge to dismiss a producer's claims that he is a joint author of five of her songs and to declare her the sole owner, saying the allegations against her are a "bad-faith" effort to extract money.