Creator Drama
Federal Custody Battle
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 4 events from Feb 28, 2025 to Jun 24, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
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Background
Tung Tung Sahur is a viral internet meme character created by Indonesian content creator Noxa, based on the Ramadan tradition of being woken up for Sahur, the pre-fast meal.
The character was featured in the Roblox game Steal a Brainrot, which led to a dispute over intellectual property rights between Noxa and the game developers.
The timeline
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Tung Tung Sahur Creation
Noxa reportedly creates Tung Tung Sahur as part of the Anomali AI character trend on TikTok.[510]
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Cease-and-Desist Letter
Mementum Lab, representing Noxa, sends a cease-and-desist letter to Steal a Brainrot developers, claiming intellectual property rights in Tung Tung Sahur.[509]
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Tung Tung Sahur Removal
Steal a Brainrot developers allegedly remove Tung Tung Sahur from the game, reportedly leading to a worldwide backlash from fans.[509]
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Federal Lawsuit
Spyder Games LLC and Speedy Simulator Gaming LLC reportedly file a federal lawsuit against Mementum Lab, seeking to rule that Mementum does not own valid or enforceable copyright rights in Tung Tung Sahur.[509]
Frequently asked
Who created Tung Tung Sahur?
Noxa, an Indonesian content creator.
What is the basis of the federal custody battle?
The dispute is over the intellectual property rights of Tung Tung Sahur, with Noxa and Mementum Lab claiming ownership and the game developers seeking to rule that Mementum does not own valid or enforceable copyright rights.
What is the current status of the dispute?
The dispute is ongoing, with a federal lawsuit filed by the game developers and Mementum Lab pushing back against the claims.
Related drama
Sources
- dexerto.com, Tung Tung Sahur, one of the internet’s biggest brainrot characters, is now at the center of a federal legal fight over who can control viral meme characters. The case pits Spyder Games LLC and Speedy , Jul 1, 2026.
- en.wikipedia.org, Tung Tung Tung SahurItalian brainrot characterStill image of Tung Tung Tung SahurFirst appearanceFebruary 28, 2025; 16 months agoCreated byNoxaBased onRamadan traditionMediumAI artIn-universe informat, Jul 1, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 4 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Federal Custody Battle.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/federal-custody-battle/.