Missy Elliott quietly closed the chapter on a years-long authorized battle over songwriting credit simply days earlier than the case was set to go earlier than a jury.

The Hip-Hop icon reached a settlement with producer Terry Williams, who alleged he co-wrote multiple tracks on SISTA’s 1994 album 4 All the Sistas Around da World but was never credited or paid.

The lawsuit, filed in 2018, targeted on Elliott’s early work with the R&B girl group before her breakout solo career.

Williams, a former Philadelphia studio proprietor, claimed he and Elliott collaborated on 4 songs from the mission and sought royalties relationship again practically three many years.

He accused Elliott of slicing him out of the credit and monetary compensation. Elliott has persistently denied the accusations.

In courtroom paperwork, she said that Williams “did not write a single lyric or in any manner contribute to any of the songs.”

The dispute was resolved and not using a trial and Elliott’s authorized group emphasised that the end result favored their consumer.

“No money was paid in connection with any of Terry Williams’ claims, the last remnants of which were dismissed,” her legal professional instructed Billboard.

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