When Kanye West released his album Donda 2, accusations of unpaid production fees and music theft arose. West alleged that Free Maiden, a longtime industry executive, attempted to extort $3 million for beats used on the album. Maiden, who played a significant role in West's career and introduced him to JAY-Z, claimed West owed him a substantial sum of money. He also accused West of using tracks without permission and failing to pay producers like Boogz and Brian Allday for their contributions to the album. Despite West airing their disputes on social media, Maiden remained steadfast in demanding fair compensation for the work of his producers, emphasizing that he had protected West in the past from potential lawsuits.