Jul. 30 at 5:15 PM
$ILLR This is what CoPilot (AI from MSN) had to say. Triller has faced multiple lawsuits and allegations over unpaid obligations, not just to staff but also to creators, music publishers, and business partners.
Here’s a quick rundown of the mess:
💼 Unpaid Staff & Creators
- Two influencers sued Triller, claiming they worked full-time hours without compensation and were later dismissed after questioning payment fairness.
- Allegations surfaced that Triller prioritized payments to Black creators through a
$14M fund, while others were told to “wait their turn” or were denied compensation altogether.
🎶 Music Licensing Drama
- Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music both sued Triller for millions in unpaid licensing fees, accusing the company of using copyrighted music without proper payment.
- Merlin, representing indie labels, filed a
$2.55M lawsuit over breach of contract and unpaid fees, plus concerns about stock warrants post-merger. More below.
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