Trey Songz is taking legal action against a Texas concert promoter after a scheduled performance was postponed. The singer, best known for R&B hits including Bottoms Up and Say Aah, is now seeking more than $500K in damages. He claimed that the promoter’s actions caused him and his team financial and professional losses.
The dispute also raises questions about who was responsible for postponing the event.
Trey Songz says the promoter failed to make a required payment before the TX show
According to a lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Trey’s production company reached a deal with promoter Darryl Austin in April for the singer to perform at Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth on Aug 8.
The agreement reportedly required the promoter to make payments in installments before the show. The lawsuit claims Austin made the first required payment but failed to pay the second installment, which was due July 8. Trey’s company says Austin then asked to postpone the concert rather than complete the payment. Austin’s request to move the show also reportedly came as the event date approached, leaving limited time to address ticket sales, advertising, and other production details.
Trey’s team allegedly believed the show had not been properly promoted, despite repeated offers to help market the event. They reportedly rejected the postponement request and instead demanded the outstanding payment.
According to the complaint, Trey remained ready and willing to perform, but Austin allegedly postponed the concert, anyway. Ticketmaster subsequently informed ticket holders that the event had been pushed back, without explaining who made the decision.
The lawsuit does not simply focus on the unpaid installment. Trey’s company claims that the alleged breach resulted in losses beyond the performance fee itself. It says the postponement also affected potential meet-and-greet revenue, which can represent a significant part of an artist’s earnings at a live event. The company further claims the situation harmed Trey’s professional goodwill and future earning potential.
The lawsuit seeks more than $500,000 in damages, along with legal costs and any other relief the court determines is appropriate. At this stage, the allegations come from Trey’s lawsuit, and the promoter may have an opportunity to respond in court.
