Eskupe Drops Lawsuit Against Warner Records, Phora Over Songs

Record producer Eskupe has dismissed his copyright infringement lawsuit against Warner Records and recording artist Phora over songs performed by the rapper.

Adrian Velasquez, known by his stage name Eskupe, filed a stipulation of dismissal without prejudice on Nov. 13, and the case was dismissed Wednesday by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha of the US District Court for the Central District of California. None of the parties immediately responded to requests for comment.

• Eskupe said he produced six copyrighted songs on Phora’s debut album and shared the copyright on seven others, according to the complaint. Phora and Eskupe allegedly co-created ...