Mike Tyson Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Use of Jay-Z Hip-Hop Classic in Netflix Fight Promotion

The legal complaint centers on more than just unauthorized usage. According to court documents, Tyson not only used the track without permission but also credited Fyffe in the post’s caption, creating what the producer claims was a misleading impression that he had endorsed or partnered with the boxing icon’s promotional efforts.

Million-Dollar Stakes and Viral Reach

The financial implications of this case extend far beyond a simple copyright dispute. Fyffe’s legal team argues that the unauthorized use of “Murdergram” directly contributed to the commercial success of the Netflix-streamed fight, which reportedly attracted over 108 million viewers worldwide. The Instagram post itself generated significant engagement, accumulating more than 452,000 likes and reaching hundreds of thousands of additional users through shares and algorithmic distribution.

Central to the lawsuit is the claim that this viral promotional content helped secure Tyson’s reported $20 million Netflix payday. The producer alleges that his copyrighted work became an integral part of the marketing campaign that drove viewership numbers to record-breaking heights for the streaming platform’s sports programming.