A long-running copyright war between Memphis legends Three 6 Mafia and New Orleans duo $uicideboy$ has officially come to an end.
Earlier this week, DJ Paul and Juicy J reached a settlement with a producer tied to $uicideboy$, closing a years-long dispute involving more than 36 allegedly stolen songs. The feud first erupted publicly in 2020, when DJ Paul and Juicy J sued $uicideboy$ members Scrim and Ruby da Cherry, accusing them of lifting dozens of Three 6 Mafia classics and repackaging them with nearly identical titles.
Tracks like “Mask and Da Glock” and “Smoked Out, Loced Out” were cited as examples the lawsuit claimed were essentially replicas of the group’s early Memphis sound, a sound synonymous with the late Lord Infamous and the dark, gritty aesthetic Three 6 Mafia pioneered.
According to the lawsuit, $uicideboy$ allegedly sampled and reused the group’s material without permission, profiting off a catalog that helped define underground rap for decades. DJ Paul argued the duo built parts of their massive cult following on music that wasn’t theirs to use.
$uicideboy$, however, denied any wrongdoing. They claimed Juicy J had verbally cleared samples early on, a point they leaned on heavily in response to the suit. DJ Paul countered that no such agreement existed and insisted the duo had been using Three 6 Mafia’s music long before any introductions were made.
The original complaint sought more than $6 million in damages, accusing the New Orleans group of exploiting Three 6 Mafia’s legacy while blurring the lines between inspiration and outright copying.
This week’s filing shows the case is now over: both sides reached a settlement and dismissed all claims with prejudice, meaning neither party can refile or appeal. Court documents state the matter is “settled in its entirety.”
The resolution brings an end to a bitter clash between pioneers and successors. Three 6 Mafia’s influence is undeniable; their eerie production, chant-like hooks, and horrorcore roots laid the foundation for modern underground rap scenes.
$uicideboy$, one of the biggest acts inspired by that lineage, has gone on to build a global fanbase, sell out arenas, and reshape the sound for a new generation. Now, after years of legal tension, both acts can finally move forward.
