This week, 3 6 Mafia settled a long and messy copyright dispute with a producer associated with $uicideboy$, ending a years-long dispute over dozens of allegedly stolen songs.
The deal comes after DJ Paul and Juicy J accused the New Orleans duo of ironically stealing 36 of Three 6 Mafia’s tracks and repackaging them under nearly identical titles while building a massive cult following.
The feud became public in 2020 when DJ Paul and Juicy J sued $uicideboy$ for using what they claimed were copies of massive Memphis classic cuts. Memphis rappers say $uicideboy$ members Scrim and Ruby da Cherry have included more than 36 songs from their legendary catalog.
The lawsuit claims $uicideboy$ songs like “Mask and Da Glock” and “Smoked Out, Loced Out” are plagiarism, drawing on the band’s dark aesthetic and late member’s infamous legacy.
DJ Paul said the samples were taken without permission and argued the music was intended to profit from Three 6 Mafia’s catalog.
$uicideboy$ denies wrongdoing and claims Juicy J verbally cleared sample usage during their early collaboration. The claim became a central point of controversy as DJ Paul said there was no agreement and insisted the band were “using our music” before any introduction.
The original lawsuit sought more than $6 million in damages and accused the pair of trading on 36 Mafia’s history. The settlement resolved the case.
DJ Paul and Juicy J reached a deal with the rapper and dismissed all claims against them with prejudice. As a result, the case was “settled in full” and the parties “waived any right to appeal.”
The backstory spans years of cultural tension. Three 6 Mafia’s sound has shaped underground rap music for decades and inspired the rise of horrorcore-influenced bands like $uicideboy$, who have built a global fan base and sold out venues.
