Jawsh 685, Jason Derulo - Savage Love (laxed - Siren Beat) (official Video) Access

: In May 2020, Derulo released a teaser of "Savage Love" on TikTok, which heavily sampled "Laxed" without obtaining official clearance or providing proper credit.

: The "685" in his name refers to the country calling code for Samoa , and the track was a tribute to his Samoan and Cook Island heritage. : In May 2020, Derulo released a teaser

: This sparked a massive online backlash, with fans and fellow artists accusing Derulo of "bullying" or "stealing" from a young creator. Critics pointed out that Jawsh 685 wanted the track to be an equal collaboration, while Derulo's camp reportedly wanted him only as a producer. Critics pointed out that Jawsh 685 wanted the

: After intensive legal talks involving Columbia Records , an agreement was reached. The song was officially released in June 2020 as a joint track, with Jawsh 685 receiving lead artist credit and 50% of the publishing royalties. As the beat went viral, it caught the

As the beat went viral, it caught the attention of , who initially reached out to Jawsh 685 via Instagram to discuss a collaboration. However, negotiations hit a wall.

: It was a "siren jam," a specific Pasifika musical trend where beats are designed to be blasted through siren speakers attached to cars or bicycles.

: The track blew up on TikTok through the "Culture Dance" challenge, where millions of users—including celebrities like Addison Rae —showcased their traditional national costumes while dancing to the beat. The Jason Derulo Controversy