Overview
- Rochester musician Rief Rawyal alleges the 2022 hit lifted the hook, melody, and his chant “When I rock ah ah” from his song “Pain and Pleasure.”
- The suit names Lil Uzi Vert alongside Atlantic Records, Roc Nation, Generation Now, and Warner Music Group.
- A report filed with the case cites multiple musical overlaps in drum programming, tempo, theme, and lyrics, with The Source reporting analyst Brian McBrearty’s 93–97% similarity finding.
- Rawyal asserts access through longtime contact with Atlantic executive Lanre Gaba and claims his posts were muted or removed on Meta platforms after Uzi’s release.
- The complaint seeks retroactive publishing credit, co-ownership, and an injunction, and no public response from Uzi’s camp was reported as of the latest coverage.