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Lola Young in legal dispute on songwriting credit for her number 1 single Messy

Lola Young in legal dispute on songwriting credit for her number 1 single Messy

Summary

Lola Young, a singer, is in a legal dispute with a producer named Carter Lang over songwriting credits for her hit single "Messy." The case was filed in London, and Young has canceled her upcoming shows after collapsing on stage. This legal action involves disagreements about who deserves songwriting acknowledgment on several songs.

Key Facts

  • Lola Young has begun legal action against producer Carter Lang over songwriting credits.
  • The case involves four of Young's songs, with credits Young disputes.
  • The legal filing occurred in a London court on behalf of Young and Sony Music Publishing.
  • Young canceled all her future shows after collapsing on stage in New York.
  • "Messy," Young's hit single, was the second most-streamed song in the UK in 2025.
  • Carter Lang has not publicly responded to the legal claims.
  • Lang is a well-known producer who has worked with artists like SZA, Post Malone, and Justin Bieber.

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