Published 2 years ago

Kanye West sued for allegedly sampling a song illegally on Donda 2

Summary by Ground News

Kanye West is being sued for allegedly using a song without permission. Ultra International Music Publishing LLC claims the song Flowers on Donda 2 includes a sample for Marshall Jefferson's 1986 dance song Move Your Body."West advocates for artists' rights with one hand, yet has no shame in taking away rights from another artist with the other," the lawsuit said.

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The Guardian

Marshall Jefferson sues Kanye West over alleged unauthorised Move Your Body sample

Suit claims the 1986 house anthem was used at least 22 times on West’s track Flowers from Donda 2

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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News24

Kanye West sued for allegedly sampling a song illegally on Donda 2

Kanye West is being sued for allegedly sampling a song by musician Marshall Jefferson without permission.

2 years ago·South Africa

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The Guardian Nigeria

Kanye West Sued Over ‘Donda 2’ Sample

Kanye West is facing yet another copyright infringement lawsuit for the unauthorised use of a sample on his most recent album, “Donda 2.” Billboard reports that, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in New York, West’s song “Flowers” improperly samples the 1986 club smash “Move Your Body” (also known as “The […]

2 years ago·Nigeria

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Rappler

Kanye West sued over claim of illegal sample on 'Donda 2'

Ultra International Music Publishing LLC says 'Flowers' from West's album 'Donda 2' includes a sample from Marshall Jefferson's 1986 dance song 'Move Your Body' that is repeated at least 22 times

2 years ago·Philippines

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