#copyrightinfrigement

Kanye West Reportedly Being Sued For Copyright

MsJennyb | May 21, 2016

The Life of Pablo rapper, Kanye West, is being sued for copyright infringement. The song in question was off of West’s sixth studio album, Yeezus. According to the lawsuit filed by composer Gabor Pressor, West “knowingly and intentionally misappropriated one of Pressor’s songs for “New Slaves” without a signed licensed agreement. Apparently, the song sample’s a Hungary favorite, […]

Know The Ledge: Understanding Copyright Infringement

Clintonjackson | April 3, 2016

Ever put your creative juices into a music project only for someone else to run off with your work and profit from it? Have you turned on the radio only to hear your lyrics or musical composition being played, while still not receiving a check? Has it troubled you to see a painting of yours […]