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Jason Derulo Denies Guitarist Any Credit for 'Savage Love' in Court Testimony

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May 1, 2026 · 1:21 AM
Jason Derulo Denies Guitarist Any Credit for 'Savage Love' in Court Testimony

Jason Derulo took the stand in a legal battle over his hit song "Savage Love," testifying that guitarist-producer Matthew Spatola "created absolutely nothing" on the track. The dispute centers on whether Spatola deserves a songwriting credit for the chart-topping 2020 single.

Derulo asserted that Spatola's contributions were minimal and did not merit a co-writer role. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the music industry over how credit is assigned to collaborators.

"Savage Love" became a global sensation, reaching No. 1 in multiple countries. Derulo's testimony aims to refute claims that Spatola played a significant part in the song's creation.