MF DOOM's Estate and Egon Alapatt Resolve Dispute Over Late Artist's Notebooks
Confirming that the issue has been “amicably resolved.”
The dispute involving the estate of MF DOOM and former Stones Throw Label Manager/business associate Eothen “Egon” Alapatt over the late artist’s notebooks has been settled.
Details of the settlement remain confidential, however an official announcement confirms that the dispute was “amicably resolved.” Jasmine Thompson, DOOM’s widow, shared in a statement, “We are relieved to bring this chapter to a close. Over the years, there have been many public narratives concerning this matter, some of which have been misrepresented or unfairly magnified.”
She continued, “While differences did arise along the way, we acknowledge that Egon preserved DOOM’s invaluable notebooks and are grateful to now have them returned as part of this resolution. As a family, our focus remains steadfast on celebrating DOOM’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting impact on music and culture. We hope that this resolution serves as a step forward in continuing to honor his memory.”
Alapatt stated, “DOOM was a dear friend to me and one of the most important artists I’ve ever known. I bought DOOM’s notebooks and kept them safe for years to ensure his powerful musical legacy could be preserved. My only goal has always been to showcase DOOM’s lasting musical genius, and the resolution Jasmine and I have reached regarding DOOM’s notebooks represents a significant triumph in protecting the genesis of a once-in-a-lifetime talent. I am proud to have played a role in saving some precious markers of DOOM’s life in music and trust Jasmine to determine the next steps for his notebooks.”
In October 2023, Thompson sued the exec for allegedly stealing over 30 of DOOM’s notebooks, which contained handwritten lyrics for tracks on Operation: Doomsday (1999), Madvillainy (2004), and MM…FOOD (2004), as well as “other creative ideations.”
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