Yellowcard still pursuing lawsuit against late rapper Juice WRLD

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Rock band Yellowcard has decided to continue with its lawsuit against rapper Juice WRLD despite his recent death.

XXL magazine reported Tuesday that the rapper's estate has until Feb. 4, 2020, to respond.

The band sued Juice WRLD for copyright infringement in October, alleging that the rapper's song "Lucid Dreams" utilizes the melody of the band's song "Holly Wood Died." It's been reported that the lawsuit is allegedly for $15 million. However, when reached by Fox News, a rep for the band said that reports about "specific amount of damages" are simply not true.

"It has been falsely reported that Yellowcard is demanding a specific amount of damages," said the rep. "They are simply seeking what the law allows, and what parties in their position have sought in similar cases, which at this point is not determined."

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The rep also explained that the band feels conflicted about moving forward, but see the need to continue.

"My clients are certainly torn about proceeding, and understand the optics involved. But it is important to remember that this lawsuit was filed before this tragic event, and was filed because all of the defendants (and there are 2 other writers and several music publishers and record labels),  profited off of what we believe was clear copying and infringement of Yellowcard’s work."

The suit will try to prove that Juice WRLD knew the song "Holly Wood Died," which was released when the rapper was 7 years old. The song was featured on Yellowcard's 2006 album "Lights and Sounds."

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"Lucid Dreams" was released as a single in 2017 and was featured on the rapper's 2018 album "Goodbye & Good Riddance."

Juice WRLD died earlier this month after suffering a seizure at Chicago's Midway International Airport.

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Reps for Juice WRLD not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.