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Born in United States · Nationality American — Music / reggaeton / urban pop / dance

Rauw Alejandro

Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2021: allegations of similarity/plagiarism between Todo de Ti and Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry” and “2022: Space Surimi accuses Saturno of copying Follow the Linier — dispute publicly resolved amicably”.

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Profile No. 1600 · Updated on 12 October 2026

7Documented controversies

9Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

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I. Documented controversies

2021-2026

2021–2026: Rauw Alejandro named in Steely & Clevie 'dembow' litigation

Civil / administrative proceedings

Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz was named among the defendants in the consolidated Steely & Clevie litigation targeting numerous reggaeton songs over alleged use of compositional elements and samples.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
Justia DocketsCleveland Constantine Browne et al v. Rodney Sebastian Clark Donalds et al — consolidated amended complaintCourt recordVery high reliability
[2]
The New York TimesWho Owns Reggaeton’s Beat? A Judge Throws Out One Claim.MediaVery high reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2024-2025

2024–2025: Zurich promoter sues Rauw Alejandro for defamation and interference following cancelled concert

Civil / administrative proceedings

Renelio Perez and Old Music Live sued Rauw Alejandro following a concert scheduled in Zurich in 2023, alleging defamation and tortious interference, among other claims, arising from public communications and the dispute with the promoter.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 1

[1]
Justia DocketsPerez et al v. Ocasio-Ruiz, 3:2025cv01103Court recordVery high reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2025-08

August 2025: BM Records sues Rauw Alejandro over DJ Playero samples on Saturno

Civil / administrative proceedings

BM Records sued Rauw Alejandro, Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment, alleging that four songs on Saturno contained unlicensed samples of DJ Playero tracks to which the label claims rights.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 1

[1]
El UniversoRauw Alejandro es demandado por uso de samples de reguetón en su álbum ‘Saturno’MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2023-07/2023-08

July–August 2023: breakup with Rosalía and publicly denied infidelity rumours

No legal proceedings

Following the announcement that Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía had ended their engagement, a viral rumour claimed that Rauw's infidelity had caused the breakup.

Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
EFERauw Alejandro confirma su ruptura con Rosalía y niega que hubiera infidelidadNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2023-10

October 2023: cancellation of Latin American Saturno Tour over production problems

No legal proceedings

Rauw Alejandro cancelled the Latin American leg of his Saturno Tour, affecting several countries, citing production and logistical challenges that his team said prevented the planned performance standards from being maintained.

State of the evidence: Documented

Sources · 1

[1]
EFERauw Alejandro cancela su gira por Latinoamérica por problemas de producciónNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2022-11/2022-12

2022: Space Surimi accuses Saturno of copying Follow the Linier — dispute publicly resolved amicably

No legal proceedings

Spanish duo Space Surimi accused Rauw Alejandro of incorporating sonic and visual elements in Saturno similar to those in their track Follow the Linier. The comparison triggered considerable online controversy.

State of the evidence: Alleged
Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
Cinco Días / El PaísEl supuesto plagio de Rauw Alejandro a Space SurimiPressHigh reliability
[2]
LOS40Rauw Alejandro y Space Surimi zanjan la polémica sobre el plagio de ‘Saturno’MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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2021

2021: allegations of similarity/plagiarism between Todo de Ti and Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry

Civil / administrative proceedings

The hit Todo de Ti prompted allegations of borrowing or similarity with Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry, particularly regarding its musical progression.

Attribution: Directly implicated

Sources · 1

[1]
Interview MagazineRauw Alejandro, Like the Rest of Us, Has A Big Crush on J.LoInterviewHigh reliability

Last verified: 13 September 2026

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Rosalía1 documented reference
- July 2023: breakup with Rauw Alejandro and infidelity rumours Source ↗

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