{
  "id": 8129697,
  "title": "Erica Campbell’s Label Sues Distributor Over Gospel Music Royalties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/erica-campbells-label-sues-distributor-over-gospel-music-royalties",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T23:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/erica-campbell-label-lawsuit-gospel-music-royalties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indie record label My Block Inc. is taking legal action against distributor SRG/ILS Group regarding royalty accounting for Erica Campbell's 2023 gospel album I Love You. The lawsuit filed on Thursday, September 17, claims that SRG has failed to provide a single royalty statement to My Block, a label founded by Erica Campbell's husband, producer Warryn Campbell. This lawsuit follows similar legal claims against SRG by veteran R&B singer Kenny Lattimore over unpaid royalties on his latest album. My Block was under a distribution deal with SRG from 2021 to 2024, during which Erica's 2023 album I Love You reached No. 1 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart. The label now seeks over $1 million in financial damages for breach of contract. SRG has stated that they have made efforts to engage with My Block and are confident in their communication record. The company emphasizes its commitment to serving artists and partners while maintaining a focus on trust.",
  "summary": "SRG/ILS Group was previously hit with a similar lawsuit from R&B singer Kenny Lattimore.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}