Instagram/Jason Derulo & Matthew Sp Music Jason Derulo clashes in court over 'Savage Love' royalties as a session musician fights for songwriting credits. May 6, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jason Derulo engaged in a heated courtroom exchange on Tuesday, May 5, during a Los Angeles federal trial concerning the songwriting and production credits for his 2020 hit "Savage Love." The trial centers on claims from Matthew Spatola, a session musician credited on the track, who asserts that he is also entitled to songwriting and production royalties - a claim contested by Derulo.