British pop singer Lola Young has initiated legal proceedings against producer Carter Lang, disputing his claims for writing credits on four of her songs, including her hit single 'Messy'. The case was filed in London on behalf of Young and Sony Music Publishing on 1 October, according to the BBC.
Young's lawyers stated that Lang's claims are 'strongly refuted' and that they will not allow her reputation and integrity to be questioned. The statement added that the dispute has been ongoing for several months and that they look forward to establishing the truth.
Lang, who has worked with artists such as Post Malone and Justin Bieber, is one of four producers credited on 'Messy'. He has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. Young broke through to mainstream success with 'Messy', which topped the UK singles chart for four weeks and is currently the second most-streamed song of 2025.
The legal action comes a day after Young cancelled all her upcoming shows following an on-stage collapse in New York. She reassured fans on social media that she was 'OK'. Her second album, 'I'm Only F***ing Myself', was released last month to positive reviews, peaking at No 3 on the UK albums chart.
