Kanye West, also known as Ye, is once again embroiled in a legal battle, this time facing a lawsuit alleging he used an instrumental track without permission in two songs from his 2021 album “Donda.”
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, accuses Kanye of incorporating elements from a song titled MSD PT2 into his tracks “Moon” and “Hurricane.” The plaintiff, the company that holds the rights to the original song, contends that Kanye proceeded to use the music despite being denied permission to do so.
According to statements from the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Oren Warshavsky, featured in Billboard, the lawsuit goes beyond a mere financial dispute: “This lawsuit is about more than defendants’ failure to pay a fee. It is about the rights of artists, musicians, and songwriters to determine how their works are published and used.” Warshavsky emphasized the importance of intellectual property rights, asserting that owners must be able to control the use of their creations and prevent unauthorized exploitation.
The legal action also criticizes Kanye for what it describes as “blatant brazenness,” alleging that he credited the original creators of MSD PT2 as songwriters despite their explicit refusal to collaborate with him.
This latest lawsuit adds to Kanye’s history of legal disputes over alleged copyright infringement. Recently, he settled a case with Donna Summer’s estate concerning the unauthorized use of her song “I Feel Love” in his track “Good (Don’t Lie)” with Ty Dolla $ign. Over the years, Kanye has faced similar lawsuits from various artists and entities, including Boogie Down Productions, Marshall Jefferson, and a Texas pastor.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Kanye West continues to navigate challenges related to intellectual property rights amidst his prolific music career.
