In 2023, MF Doom’s widow, Jasmine Dumile Thompson, sued the rapper’s former A&R Eothen “Egon” Alapatt for copyright infringement, fraud, intentional misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. The grievance stemmed from Alapatt acquiring lots of Doom’s handwritten notebooks, and hanging onto them following the artist’s death in 2020. Now, the 2 events have resolved the dispute amicably in a confidential settlement, and Alapatt has returned the notebooks to Thompson.
“We’re relieved to carry this chapter to a detailed,” Thompson mentioned on behalf of her household. “Through the years, there have been many public narratives regarding this matter, a few of which have been misrepresented or unfairly magnified. Whereas variations did come up alongside the best way, we acknowledge that Egon preserved Doom’s invaluable notebooks and are grateful to now have them returned as a part of this decision. As a household, our focus stays steadfast on celebrating Doom’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting affect on music and tradition. We hope that this decision serves as a step ahead in persevering with to honor his reminiscence.”
Alapatt added: “Doom was a pricey buddy to me and one of the necessary artists I’ve ever identified. I purchased Doom’s notebooks and stored them protected for years to make sure his highly effective musical legacy may very well be preserved. My solely aim has at all times been to showcase Doom’s lasting musical genius, and the decision Jasmine and I’ve reached concerning Doom’s notebooks represents a big triumph in defending the genesis of a once-in-a-lifetime expertise. I’m proud to have performed a job in saving some treasured markers of Doom’s life in music and belief Jasmine to find out the subsequent steps for his notebooks.”
