George Clinton Sues Former Agent Over Alleged Fraud and Music Catalog Rights

The funk icon accuses Armen Boladian of fraudulent practices to claim ownership of 90% of his music catalog, seeking $100 million in damages and the return of his copyrights.

• George Clinton has filed a $100 million lawsuit against former business partner Armen Boladian, accusing him of fraudulently obtaining rights to 90% of Clinton's music catalog.
• The lawsuit, filed in Florida federal court, alleges decades-long forgery, fraudulent contracts, and the use of fake songwriters to dilute Clinton's royalties.
• Clinton claims Boladian withheld tens of millions in royalties and misused his position as Clinton's agent and business partner from 1968 to 1990.
• Boladian's companies, including Bridgeport Music and Westbound Records, allegedly profited from Clinton's work without proper compensation or consent.
• Clinton, joined by attorney Ben Crump, emphasized the importance of reclaiming his catalog to secure generational wealth for his family and expose exploitation in the music industry.

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