Mike Tyson is back in the ring, but not for a fight. This time, it’s a courtroom showdown. A music producer has launched a scathing legal attack against the boxing legend, accusing Tyson of hijacking a hip hop anthem to hype his Netflix face-off with Jake Paul. The song? “Murdergram.” The artists? Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule. The claim? Unauthorized use, no permission, no payment.
THE FIGHT THAT SPARKED A FIRESTORM
On November 15, 2024, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul went head-to-head at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event streamed live on Netflix, drawing massive attention from fans and critics alike. In the weeks leading up to the fight, Tyson turned to Instagram, posting training clips to promote the showdown. One video, posted that same November, lit the fuse for the current legal drama.
That promo video featured rapid-fire training shots of Tyson, all set to the aggressive beat of “Murdergram.” The song blared in the background, giving Tyson’s workout an extra layer of intensity. But there was a problem: no one asked the song’s producer, Ty Fyffe, for permission to use it. And according to him, that was a major violation.
Now, Fyffe is fighting back. He’s accusing Tyson of using the track without approval and wants a judge to take action. The producer isn’t just demanding that the posts be taken down; he’s also seeking financial damages. Fyffe says his work was used to promote a massive event without compensation, and he’s not letting it slide.
THE TRACK BEHIND THE TROUBLE
“Murdergram” isn’t just any song. It’s a high-voltage collaboration featuring Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule. Released in 1998 as part of the Streets Is Watching soundtrack, it’s a hard-hitting track with a fierce following. Ty Fyffe, who co-wrote and produced the song, is credited on multiple music platforms for his work on it. He told TMZ Hip Hop that he instantly recognized his track in Tyson’s Instagram video.
Fyffe says no one contacted him to ask for permission. No paperwork, no license, no check. When he saw the clip being used to promote a globally streamed fight, he was stunned. To him, it wasn’t just a social media post; it was a commercial use of his copyrighted work.
So he filed suit. The legal documents demand that a judge not only award damages but also block any further use of the song. Fyffe is standing firm: his intellectual property was used without consent, and he wants the court to set a fair price for the unauthorized usage.
A LEGAL WAR OUTSIDE THE RING
This case isn’t just about music. It’s about ownership, rights, and what happens when major stars promote blockbuster events using someone else’s creative work. According to Fyffe, the promotional video posted on Tyson’s Instagram helped hype a multimillion-dollar boxing event. But the use of “Murdergram” crossed a legal line.
He isn’t just going after Tyson. The lawsuit focuses on the broader issue of fair compensation in the entertainment industry. Fyffe’s message is clear: even legends must play by the rules. And when those rules are broken, there are consequences.
TMZ reported the lawsuit on August 7, 2025, nearly nine months after the original Instagram post. As the case moves forward, all eyes are now on the courtroom instead of the boxing ring. Tyson might have battled Jake Paul under the lights of AT&T Stadium, but his next opponent is a producer fighting for credit and justice.