Missy Elliott<\/a> can smile now that her money and popularity won\u2019t be considered in her legal battle with a former bandmate.<\/p>\n The case stems from her group SISTA, which grew to popularity in the early 1990s. The case, that\u2019s been going for decades, is focused on who owns the songwriting rights to the group\u2019s 1994 album, 4 All the Sistas Around da World.<\/em><\/p>\n One of the group\u2019s members, Terry Williams, has claimed that he co-wrote multiple songs on the LP and alleged that he created 34 songs altogether. Elliot has denied his claims, stating that she wrote all of the songs herself without Williams\u2019 help.<\/p>\n In a recent ruling from U.S. District Judge Nitza Qui\u00f1ones Alejandro that advanced in federal court, the evidence that Williams is allowed to present to support his claim has been restricted.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n “References to Elliott\u2019s wealth, fame, and other works have little to no relevance to this case. The probative value is outweighed by a danger of unfair prejudice,” reads the ruling (per Baller Alert<\/em><\/a>).<\/p>\n Williams previously argued that the legendary rapper\u2019s public comments about her career were cause to examine her overall success. However, Judge Alejandro denied that request and refused to let the information be used to support an increase in damages.<\/p>\n There is, however, a chance for the information to be used \u2014 and that\u2019s only <\/em>if a direct link between Elliot\u2019s professional history and the songs from the album in question can be shown.<\/p>\n Last August, Elliot has another lawsuit over the royalties from an Aaliyah<\/a> song dismissed \u2014\u00a0and that suit also involved Williams. He\u2019d originally started the lawsuit in 2018, alleging that he\u2019d written Aaliyah\u2019s 1996 song, \u201cHeartbroken.\u201d<\/p>\n In the dismissal, the court revealed its reason for doing so was because he waited 22 years to assert a claim.<\/p>\n ComplexCon returns to Las Vegas on October 25\u201326, 2025, with over 300 brands and live performances by Young Thug, YEAT & Friends, Peso Pluma, Central Cee, Ken Carson, and more.<\/em>\u00a0Get your tickets now<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a> Ella: The Lost Berlin Tapes 1CD<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n uDiscover Music<\/span> Ella: The Lost Berlin Tapes 1CD<\/span> $13.98<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Ella Mai – Heart On My Sleeve Green Vinyl<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n COMPLEX<\/span> Ella Mai – Heart On My Sleeve Green Vinyl<\/span> $40<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Mack The Knife: Ella In Berlin [LP]<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n uDiscover Music<\/span> Mack The Knife: Ella In Berlin [LP]<\/span> $29.99<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Sremm 4 Life [Yellow LP]<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n uDiscover Music<\/span> Sremm 4 Life [Yellow LP]<\/span> $29.99<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> Missy Elliott First Female Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Missy Elliott Honors Aaliyah on the 17th Anniversary of Her Death<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Missy Elliott Pays Sweet Tribute to Aaliyah on Her 39th Birthday<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Chance the Rapper Says He Hasn\u2019t Talked to Ye \u2018In a Long Time\u2019<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Steve Lacy Says Drake Calling Him a ‘Fragile Opp’ Was ‘So Awesome’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated Products<\/h3>\n
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