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Kanye West Loses Copyright Trial Over 'Hurricane' Sample
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has lost a copyright infringement trial. The lawsuit concerned an uncleared sample used in his song 'Hurricane' from the 'Donda' demo.
12 May, 22:35 — 13 May, 08:47
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rolling-stoneMostly Factual11h ago
Kanye West Loses at Trial Over Uncleared Sample on ‘Hurricane’
The artist, now known as Ye, testified that he knowingly removed a sample from the Grammy-winning song after a sold-out listening event because he lacked clearance
By Nancy Dillon
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Ye Loses Copyright Trial Over Uncleared ‘Donda’ Demo Sample
A jury held the rapper liable for infringing an instrumental track at a 2021 listening party for his chart-topping album.
By Rachel Scharf
Read full article →nmeMostly Factual1h ago
Kanye West loses copyright infringement trial over ‘Hurricane’ sample
A jury has found the rapper personally liable for $176,153 The post Kanye West loses copyright infringement trial over ‘Hurricane’ sample appeared first on NME.
By Max Pilley
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First report: rolling-stone · 12 May, 22:35|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h
