Meanwhile, more sponsors abandon the event, as government pressure intensifies

They argue the retaliatory suit lacks evidence and contains multiple flaws

UMG initially sought $500 million in damages against Believe

The record will be out June 12

The exec is stepping down from his role as Director of Black Music & Culture

Rappers such as Nas, DMX and more have sampled the artist

The dispute centers on the film’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’ dance choreography

The UK event has also lost the backing of drinks giant Diageo

“This is a project we are determined to pursue”

Another brief submitted by a collective of legal scholars also supported the dismissal