Since October 1, 2025, the international gospel scene has been shaken by a complaint filed by Chandler Moore, former member and lead singer of the Maverick City Music” class=”bgo-interlink”>Maverick City Music collective, accusing the group’s leaders of embezzlement of several million dollars in royalties.
The complaint mainly targets Norman Gyamfi, CEO of TRIBL Records, and calls into question the management of copyrights. According to court documents filed in Atlanta federal court, Moore claims his royalty income has been illegally redirected since the sale of the collective’s masters, which began in 2021.
The context of the dispute takes place in a closely followed musical and religious environment, Maverick City Music having become a global reference for Christian music and worship since 2018, with a growing influence on the evangelical scene.
The facts date back to agreements concluded between 2021 and 2023, a period during which several contracts would have contained clauses contested by Moore, causing the establishment of an unprecedented legal procedure in the gospel sector.
The timeline includes the group’s founding in Atlanta, the productions praised for their musical diversity, and then the internal tensions caused by the management of royalties. The major event remains the official announcement of Moore’s departure, which occurred on October 6, 2025 and was made public on social networks.
On October 8, 2025, Jonathan Jay, co-founder of the collective, published a categorical denial on Instagram and in the American religious press. He describes the accusations made as unfounded, stressing that the internal procedures have never harmed any members. He affirms to continue collaborations and remain committed to the integrity of the collective.
Media and institutional reactions are strong: many Artists and Christian personalities express their concern and support, while fans wonder about the future of the group. Trends on social media are exploding, particularly on the hashtags #MaverickCityMusic and #ChandlerMoore.
Finally, this affair highlights the issues of transparency in the management of musical rights within Christian groups and could have long-term consequences on the trust placed in institutions in the sector.
