Nickelback has recently been slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit over their song “Figured You Out” as Vancouver band Econoline Crush seems to think that the more popular rock group ripped off their song “All That You Are”. According to legal documents Nickelback “maliciously and willfully and with a conscious disregard” for Econoline Crush’s song. The band is seeking “all damages permitted by Federal copyright law” including actual damages, along with statutory and punitive damages. It’s been years since the song came out, why did they decide to pursue the lawsuit now? I wonder if there are any merits to their claims.
And its not just any kind of lawsuit but the worst kind: the copyright infringement. It looks like a young rapper from Atlanta, who ironically goes by the name Young Caliber, is suing 50 Cent for the I Get Money track which he allegedly purchased from producer Apex before it was recorded by 50 Cent. This is what Young Calibers lawyer said on the matter: “The misappropriation of copyright-protected material is an endemic problem in the music business, and particularly in the genre of hip-hop/rap. This is one such case. Our client was granted exclusive rights to the ‘I Get Money’ instrumental and was unceremoniously cut out of the loop when the defendants realized they had a huge hit on their hands.” This one is a big woops for 50 Cent. Well, he will still have his diamonds.
Snoop Dogg has been slapped by a lawsuit from jazz musician Michael Henderson for sampling one of his songs. Michael says that the rapper took selections for his Do it All album without his permission to use on his track Flashbacks. He is also suing rappers Murs and 9th Wonder for the same thing. Michael is claiming statutory damages for the alleged copyright infringement as well as any profits made from the songs. He is also requesting that all the defendants to stop manufacturing, distributing and selling the works further. Cant we all just get along and agree to not steal?
Where fame and success go, lawsuits are soon to follow. Drake has learned that as the singer/rapper is facing a lawsuit from Playboy Enterprises for what they claim is a copyright infringement in his breakthrough hit Best I Ever Had. The lawsuit, filed against Drake, Cash Money Records, Universal Music Group and Universal Music Group Distribution, asserts that the song illegally samples Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds 1975 song Fallin in Love, the rights of which are owned by Playboy. According to documents Each Defendant either knew, or should have reasonably known, that the sound recording ['Fallin in Love'] was protected by copyright. Each Defendant continues to infringe upon Plaintiff’s right in and to the copyrighted sound recording.
It was reported a while back that Eminem?s music publisher was going after Apple for the unauthorized sales of 93 of the rapper?s tracks on iTunes, claiming a copyright violation. The lawsuit has since been settled. Well that was quick! While the terms of the settlement are confidential, Eight Mile Style LLC?s attorney stated that ?the case was settled to the satisfaction of all parties.? Good for Eminem! Considering he?s pretty much considered washed up nowadays and has to ride on Mariah Carey for an ounce of attention, he can?t afford to lose the support he gets for his music from iTunes.
Ξ July 24th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Akon |
The same guys who sued Common for copyright infringement have also set their sights on Bone Thugs n Harmony and Akon, accusing the hip hop artists of ripping them off of the exact same song that they were suing rapper Common for. In a lawsuit that was filed just a day after Common?s, Songster, LLC, which owns the rights to the song ?When Will the Day Come?, claims that Bone Thugs, Akon and producer Swizz Beatz ripped off their music for the collaboration ?I Tried?. Songster is seeking unspecified damages. There?s no word on who they will sue next. What is this, a collect and select type of thing?
