Karol G Accusers ‘Sincerely Apologize’ for Song-Theft Lawsuit: ‘We Were Wrong’
Rolling Stone Music
by Nancy DillonFebruary 19, 2026
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Two producers who filed a copyright-infringement lawsuit against Karol G have publicly apologized and dismissed their claims after evidence showed that Karol G’s song "Gatúbela" was recorded two weeks before their track "Punto G." The lawsuit, which alleged that elements of "Punto G" were copied by Karol G and her collaborators, including DJ Maff, was settled through mediation. The producers admitted their claims had no merit after discovering that DJ Maff independently created the beat months earlier. Karol G recorded her version on June 29, 2022, while "Punto G" was released on YouTube on July 12, 2022.
The producers, Jack “Ocean Vibes” Hernandez and Alfred “Alfr3d Beats” Caballero Rodriguez, filed a lengthy apology letter in federal court, acknowledging that their claims were mistaken. They agreed to post the apology in English and Spanish on their social media platforms. The settlement also confirmed that no financial compensation was exchanged, with each party covering their own legal fees and mediation costs. Karol G and her co-writers were exonerated of any wrongdoing.
The case began last March when the producers argued that a musicology expert found "extremely similar" elements in both songs, such as synthesizer riffs and vocal choruses, which they claimed could not be explained without forg
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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 2/19/2026