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Donna Summer's Estate Sues Kanye West for Copyright Infringement

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Donna Summer's estate has filed a lawsuit against rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign used Donna Summer's hit song 'I Feel Love' without permission on their album 'Vultures 1'. Summer's husband, Bruce Sudano, accused the artists of 'blatant theft' and unauthorized sampling. The legal battle has sparked controversy in the music industry, with fans and experts weighing in on the complex issue of copyright and artistic ownership.

In response to the lawsuit, Kanye West's legal team has stated that they believe they have not violated any copyright laws and are prepared to defend their use of the sample. Ty Dolla $ign has yet to comment on the allegations. The case is expected to set a precedent for how artists navigate the boundaries of creativity and legal ownership in the music industry. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile legal battle that has captivated music enthusiasts and legal experts alike.

Interesting Fact: 'I Feel Love' by Donna Summer is considered a groundbreaking disco anthem that revolutionized electronic dance music in the late 1970s, influencing generations of musicians. Kanye West, known for his innovative approach to sampling and production, has faced previous legal issues over unauthorized use of samples in his music, adding a layer of complexity to this latest legal dispute with Donna Summer's estate.

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Kanye West sued by estate of Donna Summer over 'stealing' I Feel ... (The Guardian)

Estate of late star files lawsuit claiming rapper was denied sample for Vultures album, but tried to circumvent them with interpolation.

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Vultures 1: Donna Summer's estate sues Kanye West and Ty Dolla ... (Rhyme Junkie)

The estate of Donna Summer filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against rappers Kanye West (also known as Ye) and Ty Dolla $ign. The lawsuit alleges that they ...

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Kanye West sued by Donna Summer's estate over copyright of I Feel ... (BreakingNews.ie)

In a lawsuit filed in California, Summer's husband Bruce Sudano claimed West and Ty Dolla $ign – real name Tyrone Griffin – engaged in “blatant theft” after the ...

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Donna Summer's estate sues Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign for ... (NME.com)

The estate of Donna Summer has sued Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign for the alleged illegal use of 'I Feel Love' on 'Vultures 1'.

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Kanye West Sued By Donna Summer Estate For 'Blatant Theft' Of I ... (Republic World)

Donna Summer's estate has alleged that Kanye used a sample of the singer's hit song without permission.

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Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' Album Sparks Legal Dispute with Donna ... (IndiaGlitz)

Donna Summer's estate is suing Kanye West, alleging that he unlawfully misappropriated the late singer's hit.

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Kanye West Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorised Use of ... (LatestLY)

Kanye West faces legal action for using Donna Summer's song in his latest album without permission, reports Mirror.co.uk. The late singer's estate, ...

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Kanye West: Rapper Ye sued by Donna Summer's estate over ... (BBC News)

Court documents say the disco singer's estate denied Kanye's request to sample I Feel Love.

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Kanye West: Rapper Ye sued by Donna Summer's estate over ... (BBC News)

Court documents say the disco singer's estate denied Kanye's request to sample I Feel Love.

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Kanye West sued by Donna Summer estate over 'I Feel Love' sample (The Independent)

Her estate allege Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign were not authorised to use her song on 'Vultures 1' song 'Good (Don't Die)'

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Donna Summer's estate sues Kanye West over “unauthorised ... (DJ Mag)

Donna Summer's late widow Bruce Sudano is reportedly suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over an “unauthorised interpolation” of Summer's classic 1977 hit 'I ...

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Donna Summer's Estate Is Suing Kanye West Over Song Use (Kenosha News)

Donna Summer's estate is suing rapper Kanye West, alleging that he created an unauthorized soundalike of her hit song 'I Feel Love.' The lawsuit claims that ...

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Kanye West Now Has Beef With Donna Summer's Family, And You ... (The Root)

The beloved disco singer's estate is suing the controversial rapper, claiming he made a song that sounded similar to one of Summer's most popular songs.

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Kanye West sued by Donna Summer's estate over 'stealing' from I ... (Sky News)

Donna Summer's estate claims Kanye West engaged in "blatant theft" after he was told he could not use a sample from her hit I Feel Love on his new album.

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Donna Summer estate sues Kanye West over “shameless ... (Complete Music Update)

Kanye West has been sued over an uncleared sample on his album with Ty Dolla $ign. The Donna Summer estate says that it declined a request to interpolate 'I ...

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Donna Summer's estate sues Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign ... (CBS News)

The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over their most recent collaboration.

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Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they ... (KTLA)

The estate of Donna Summer sued Ye and Ty Dolla $ign on Tuesday for what its attorneys say is the “shamelessly” illegal use of her 1977 song “I Feel Love” ...

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Donna Summer's Estate Sues Ye for Sampling 'I Feel Love' (The New York Times)

The estate said it had denied a clearance request by Ty Dolla Sign and the rapper once known as Kanye West, who then used the song on their new album, ...

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Donna Summer estate files lawsuit against Kanye West for sampling ... (TheGrio)

The estate of Donna Summer recently filed a lawsuit against Ye and Ty Dolla $ign for the unauthorized use of her "I Feel Love" 1977 single.

Ye, Ty Dolla $ign sued by Donna Summer estate for using 'I Feel ... (siouxcountyradio.com)

The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they illegally used her 1977 song “I Feel Love” in their most recent ...

Donna+Summer+estate+sues+Ye+and+Ty+Dolla+%24ign%2C+ ... (The Daily Record (Rochester, N.Y.))

The copyright infringement lawsuit was filed in federal court in Los Angeles by Summer's husband Bruce Sudano in his capacity as executor of the estate of the ...

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Donna Summer estate sues Ye, Ty Dolla $ign for sampling 'I Feel ... (EW.com)

Donna Summer's estate has sued Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging that they sampled 'I Feel Love' on their new song 'Good (Don't Die)' without permission.

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