đź”— Share this article Artist Lola Young engaged in Legal Dispute with Producer of Her Hit Single Singer Lola Young has initiated legal action versus a music producer behind her chart-topping song Messy over a disagreement concerning songwriting credits. The English singer has lodged a creative rights court claim versus Carter Lang, according to her legal team claiming she was left with "no option" following he alleged composition credits on four from her catalog, claims she "firmly denies". The producer from the United States and music writer has so far not responded. The lawsuit was submitted in London representing Young and the publishing company recently. It came a day after she postponed all performances "for the foreseeable future", following a collapse while performing in New York. Breakthrough Success The singer shot to fame toward the conclusion of the previous year as Messy became a viral hit. It remained a month as the chart-topper and currently stands as the runner-up in streaming single in 2025 up to now within the United Kingdom. Court Filing "It is with significant frustration, notably due to recent events, that we have had no choice but to address recent allegations about credits made by Carter Lang regarding four Lola Young songs through initiating a lawsuit on her behalf." "The assertions are vigorously contested and we refuse to let Lola's reputation and principles to be doubted - especially long after the sessions took place and deals were finalized." "The artist has always remained genuine in her creative work and recognizes co-writing efforts when due." "This dispute has been ongoing for multiple months and we await the reality being revealed." Young's representative would not verify which songs exactly were part of the dispute. Producer's Background The producer is among several producers credited on the popular track and collaborated with the artist on various other tracks. He made his name by producing for R&B sensation SZA and is now one of the most in-demand beatmakers and composers in the industry, partnering with big names such as Post Malone, the pop star, the actress-singer and the K-pop artist.