Orlando Brown, the former Disney Channel actor making the news again, this time it is not for an arrest or a meltdown but for calling out a rapper who used his voice without permission. Brown insists he ought to be paid as his voice was sampled in a viral song that is being streamed by millions.
It seems like the situation is heating up as it is currently all over the Internet. It appears that many fans have joined the bandwagon of the topic: Is Orlando Brown correct? And what steps will he take?
The Voice Sample That Started It All
The conflict popped up when the rapper Chow Lee came out with the Ms. Beautiful V track. In that recording, an audio clip from Orlando Brown was circulating that appeared to be viral. The line was borrowed from a humanly bizarre remark that Brown had made in a past interview.
The interview was initially aired on No Jumper, which is a very masculine podcast and has become famous for its wild and even viral discussions with celebrities. In fact, this quote of Brown’s on that episode had been a meme. But now, it’s part of a very popular song, and Brown expects to be paid in return.
“I Deserve A Dollar A View”
On a recent No Jumper episode, Brown seemed to be upset and clear. He called out Chow Lee on the spot. The actor stated he never was asked for consent before his voice was being used in a song. Furthermore, he went as far as to say “I should have a dollar a view” since the song was distributed and performed widely across many online platforms.
“I didn’t get a call. I didn’t sign nothing,” he said. “You got millions of streams using my voice. That’s mine.”
Brown’s remarks evoked a lively discussion. Some people agreed with him, expressing that he, as an author, should be paid when his creation is employed. Others countered, saying that public interviews are everybody’s for the taking, provided that they go viral.
Another Misogynistic Behavior From The Past
By December 2022, the arrest of Orlando Brown has added another unfortunate event to his list of public appearances. According to the police report, the actor had an argument with a family member in Lima, Ohio, and was later seen threatening her with a hammer and a broken knife blade. This incident is what led to the charge of domestic violence against him. The case concluded in February 2023 just after he pleaded guilty to a less serious charge and was freed from prison.
The release has been followed by Brown’s struggles with substance abuse and mental health. In fact, his bizarre interviews, social media videos that depict some of his activities and strange appearances in court have kept the press buzzing.
An Outrageous Statement From A Former Lover
Another incident occurred on March 31, 2025. Brown’s former girlfriend, Omena Alexandria, was a guest of Investigation Discovery’s Hollywood Demons. She spoke about a very shocking experience that happened to her in 2016. The woman reported him to the police since Brown was behaving erratically, explicitly mentioned that he used drug at the time and had a major public breakdown.
Alexandria also alleged Brown had been a real handful, emotionally speaking, and difficult to predict. It was she who was willing to see him getting treated, yet her coming on the show somehow intensified the public’s interest in Brown’s life.
The Legal Battle Option Is Open But Not Defined Yet
So far, Brown has not taken any official legal action against Chow Lee or the producers of Ms. Beautiful V. However, his harsh language on the No Jumper podcast interview seems to imply the opposite.
A lot of entertainment law professionals have commented, especially online, and expressed the opinion that if the audio clip was used without any licensing, then Brown could be right. Yet, they also made it pretty clear that much is also dependent on the initial ownership of the audio recording and whether Brown still holds a claim to it.
Some points in Orlando Brown’s work until now
Orlando Brown established his fame in the early 2000s by being cast as [he was] Eddie Thomas in Disney’s That’s So Raven. He also played the character of the son of Major Payne and was the voice of some of the characters in The Proud Family series of films.
However, these last ten years have been more of a struggle for him, as he has been much more famous for his controversies than his acting. Nevertheless, his early work fans are still eagerly waiting for the day when he manages to turn everything around.
Orlando Brown creating a demand for payment to a viral rap song is not just an ordinary celeb outburst. It tackles real questions about media ownership, viral fame, and the thin border between entertainment and exploitation.
Regardless of the outcome, this story is evidence that Orlando Brown can still create an impact in the media—just one crazy happening at a time.
