Overview
- Photographer Djamilla Rosa Cochran filed a federal lien on Nov. 26 that freezes any money Cam’ron might recover from his lawsuit against J. Cole and Universal Music Group.
- The lien enforces a February 2024 default judgment for $51,221.50 after Cochran won a copyright case over unauthorized use of her 2003 photo on Dipset Couture merchandise.
- Any proceeds Cam’ron could win in the J. Cole case would first go to satisfy Cochran’s judgment before he receives funds.
- Filed in late October, Cam’ron’s suit claims he contributed a verse to “Ready ’24” under promises of a future collaboration or a podcast appearance and final approval, seeks recognition as a co‑author of the master, an accounting, and at least $500,000.
- The J. Cole dispute remains unresolved, public responses from key defendants have not been issued, and the lien may delay or reduce any eventual payout to Cam’ron.