Indian rapper Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah has faced legal trouble, this time over unpaid dues related to his track Baawla. According to the company, all services related to the production and promotion of his song Baawla were fulfilled. Yet, Badshah has reportedly failed to settle payments owed to those involved in the project’s creation and marketing.
According to IANS, the case, currently filed in the Karnal District Court under CNR Number HRKR010130502024 and Case Number ARB 47/2024, includes accusations from the complainants that multiple payment reminders were issued before taking legal action.
They alleged that, despite repeated follow-ups, Badshah only offered false assurances, postponing the payment deadlines without making any actual payments.
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Baawla, an independent track featuring Badshah and Amit Uchana, has gained substantial popularity, amassing over 151 million views on YouTube since its release on Badshah’s personal channel.
The media company claims that they incurred significant costs for the song’s marketing and promotion, efforts they believe contributed to enhancing Badshah’s brand image, goodwill, and public reputation.
This is not the first time Badshah has encountered legal issues. Last year, he was summoned by Maharashtra Police’s Cyber Cell over his involvement in promoting the online betting app FairPlay.
Alongside Badshah, around 40 other celebrities were scrutinized for endorsing the app, sparking debate about the ethical implications of celebrity endorsements.