Megaupload will drop its lawsuit against UMG over “Mega Song”

Megaupload has bigger legal concerns on its mind, so the troubled "cyberlocker" is withdrawing its lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

Megaupload's case with UMG centered around the video above—the "Megaupload Mega Song." Megaupload released the track a month before its shutdown. It showcased celebrities and content creators across mediums pledging support. Kim Dotcom offered a verse himself, and Macy Gray sang the initial "M-E-G-A, upload to me today" refrain. Appearances from P. Diddy, Floyd Mayweather, and Kim Kardashian among others followed.

UMG represents some of the artists included—like Kanye West and the Black Eyed Peas—and contacted YouTube to take down the video. They obliged, prompting Megaupload to file against UMG. YouTube eventually reinstated the song several days after the actions.

TorrentFreak contacted Kim Dotcom immediately after the incident. "Mega owns everything in this video," he said. "And we have signed agreements with every featured artist for this campaign.” The reason for its initial takedown has never clearly been stated, but UMG later revealed an agreement with YouTube for the site to take down content even if it didn't infringe UMG's rights.

After what transpired, many legal experts were interested in this potential ruling. But with Megaupload's other woes, the site's resources ultimately needed to focus against the more damning charges. The site's attorney, Ira Rothken, told TorrentFreak that Megaupload would be allowed to refile the case if it ultimately chooses to do so.