Bluefaces Music Royalties Seized to Pay Defamation Judgment Against Jackilyn Martinez

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered rapper Blueface’s music royalties to be redirected to Jackilyn Martinez, the mother of Soulja Boy’s child, after a $123,245 default judgment was awarded for defamation.

The judgment stems from a lawsuit filed by Martinez in December 2023. She accused Blueface of making false statements on social media that she claimed damaged her reputation. The statements included claims that he had slept with her the day before her baby shower and that he was the father of her child. Blueface did not respond to the lawsuit, and the court entered a default judgment in April 2025.

The court awarded Martinez $123,245, which includes $100,000 for pain and suffering. The judge declined to award punitive damages. The judgment was based on the evidence that Blueface’s posts were false and defamatory. Martinez’s court filings also noted that she had no contact with Blueface since 2018.

In order to enforce the judgment, the court directed the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) to send Blueface’s royalty payments directly to Martinez. The orders apply to all future royalty checks issued by the two performance‑rights organizations. The decision means that any income Blueface receives from streaming, radio play or public performance of his catalog will be used to satisfy the debt.

The case is part of a broader pattern of legal challenges for Blueface. The rapper has faced multiple civil suits, including a $13 million lawsuit filed by a former business partner. He was also arrested in January 2024 on unrelated charges, which has complicated his ability to respond to civil litigation.

Martinez, who shares a child with Soulja Boy, has also filed a separate child‑support claim against the rapper. The defamation suit was a separate matter, but the two legal actions are linked by the same plaintiff.

The court’s order is the first time a Los Angeles judge has directed a major music‑rights organization to redirect royalties to satisfy a civil judgment. The decision underscores the enforceability of performance‑rights payments and the potential financial impact of defamation claims on artists.

Blueface’s management has not issued a statement regarding the order. The rapper’s record label has not confirmed whether the redirection of royalties will affect his upcoming releases or touring schedule.

The case illustrates how social‑media conduct can lead to significant financial penalties for artists. It also highlights the role of performance‑rights organizations in collecting and distributing royalties, and how those payments can be used to satisfy civil judgments.

The Los Angeles Superior Court has not announced a date for when the redirected payments will begin. Martinez’s attorney has indicated that the court will monitor the payments to ensure full compliance with the judgment.

The ruling is a reminder that artists who engage in public disputes must be mindful of the legal ramifications of their statements. The enforcement of the judgment through royalty garnishment is a concrete example of how defamation can translate into tangible financial loss.

The case remains open for appeal. No party has filed an appeal yet, and the court has not set a deadline for such filings.

The outcome of this case may influence how other artists handle public statements and how performance‑rights organizations manage payments in the event of civil judgments.