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LVRN Countersues Summer Walker Over Commissions and Royalties
Summer Walker and LVRN are fighting in court over their business relationship.
The Atlanta-based label and management firm countersued Walker, saying she breached a 2017 contract by not paying agreed commissions and royalties.
LVRN says it is owed cuts from her tour, performance royalties and other income, and is seeking financial damages.
Walker first sued LVRN, accusing it of taking money from her music, touring and merchandise earnings; her lawyer says she disputes the counterclaims.
The countersuit adds to Walker’s effort to end her contracts with LVRN and Interscope Records, which she signed with in 2017.
Separately, Interscope is seeking $50 million, saying Walker has delivered three of the five albums required by her deal.
Both disputes are continuing through the courts, and Interscope has said it hopes for an amicable resolution.
LVRN has countersued Summer Walker, alleging she breached their 2017 contract by withholding commissions and royalties.
The Atlanta-based label and management firm says Walker owes it a 7% share of tour proceeds, 20% of performance royalties and a 15% commission on income from business opportunities.
LVRN denies Walker’s allegations that it misappropriated money and breached its duties.
Walker’s lawyer disputes LVRN’s counterclaims and says they do not change the issues raised in her lawsuit.
Walker sued LVRN in August, seeking to end their agreement and alleging financial misconduct.
- Who
- LVRN and singer Summer Walker. Walker’s lawyer is Keith Moten.
- What
- LVRN has filed a breach-of-contract counterclaim, alleging Walker failed to pay commissions and royalties. Walker disputes the claims and has accused LVRN of financial misconduct.
- When
- The counterclaim was filed in November 2026. Walker sued LVRN in August 2026.
- Where
- The counterclaim was filed in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Why
- LVRN says Walker failed to pay amounts required under their contract. Walker says LVRN misappropriated money and failed to account for its actions.
LVRN
Summer Walker
Contract payments
LVRN
LVRN says Walker failed to pay it agreed shares of tour proceeds, performance royalties and income from business opportunities.
Summer Walker
Walker’s lawyer says she disputes LVRN’s counterclaims.
Financial conduct
LVRN
LVRN denies acting in bad faith or breaching its contract.
Summer Walker
Walker alleges LVRN diverted money and failed to pay revenue due to her.
Walker signed with Love Renaissance, according to the filing described by Rolling Stone.
Walker sued LVRN, accusing it of financial misconduct and seeking to end their agreement.
LVRN filed its counterclaim, according to Billboard.
Billboard and Rolling Stone reported on LVRN’s counterclaim and Walker’s response.
- Tour commission
- 7% of proceeds, according to LVRN
- Performance royalties
- 20% share claimed by LVRN
- Business-opportunity income
- 15% commission claimed by LVRN
- Original agreement
- Signed in 2017
- Court
- Fulton County, Georgia
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What people are saying
Walker has acted in bad faith and been stubbornly litigious
We strongly dispute LVRN’s counterclaims and remain confident in the legal and factual grounds supporting Summer’s lawsuit.