American Singer, T-pain Drags Akon’s Label To Court Over $489,047 Royalty Dispute

The singer claims his 2005 recording agreement entitles him to 75 per cent of the net royalties Konvict receives from distributors for his record sales.

According to the lawsuit, Konvict paid T-Pain $489,047 in June, but he alleges that the payment represented only half of what he was entitled to receive.

T-Pain claims the remaining portion was transferred to BuVision, an affiliate label that is not named as a defendant in the case. He said his representatives were directed to pursue the outstanding money from BuVision, but their efforts did not yield payment.

The singer further alleges that Konvict breached both his original recording agreement and a settlement reached in 2025.

The latest case marks T-Pain’s second legal battle with the label over royalties. He previously sued Konvict in 2018 over alleged unpaid royalties and other payments linked to his music. The dispute was eventually resolved in 2025, with Konvict agreeing to pay him $114,000 without admitting liability.