Hip-Hop Producer Turbo Prevails in $10M Lawsuit Over 'Run That Back, Turbo' Tag Dispute
Producer Turbo has successfully defended against a $10 million infringement claim regarding his famous 'Run that back, Turbo' producer tag. The legal victory came after musician Jamal Britt filed a lawsuit in January 2024, claiming unauthorized use of his voice in the tag.
Two producers standing in dark clothing
The dispute originated from a 2017 song called "Afghanistan," which Britt and Turbo recorded together. The producer tag has since appeared in songs by major artists including Lil Baby, Gunna, Nicki Minaj, and Chris Brown.
Britt's lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, named multiple defendants including:
- Warner Chappell Music
- Quality Control
- Motown Records
- Capitol Records
- Young Stoner Life Records
- 300 Entertainment
- Universal Music Group
- Chris Brown Entertainment
- Young Money Records
- Cash Money Records
- Republic Records
The plaintiff sought joint ownership of the tag, damages, and compensation for past royalties, claiming he never received proper credit, compensation, or notification about the use of his voice.
On March 7, the court dismissed all claims without prejudice, establishing Turbo's exclusive rights and ownership of the producer tag in future works. The ruling confirmed that Britt had no valid claim beyond the original 2017 recording.
The producer tag recently appeared in Turbo's latest release "Classy Girl" featuring Gunna, which launched on streaming platforms last week.