Overview
- On Nov. 26, photographer Djamilla Rosa Cochran filed a federal lien attaching to any proceeds Cam’ron may recover from his lawsuit against J. Cole and Universal Music Group.
- The lien stems from a February 2024 judgment for $51,221.50 after Cochran prevailed over unauthorized use of her 2003 Fashion Week photo on Dipset Couture merchandise despite Getty licensing warnings.
- The lien gives Cochran first claim on funds, so any award in the Cole case would be directed to satisfy her judgment before Cam’ron receives money.
- Filed in late October, Cam’ron’s suit seeks recognition as a co‑author of the “Ready ’24” master, a royalty accounting, and at least $500,000, citing an alleged 2022 agreement for a future collaboration or a podcast appearance.
- The music case remains active without a court ruling, and neither Cam’ron nor representatives for Cole and UMG have offered substantive public comment in the coverage.