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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Big Freedia Face Copyright Lawsuit from Former Bounce Group

Former New Orleans bounce group Da Showstoppaz has filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Big Freedia and Beyoncé, alleging that parts of their song "Release A Wiggle" were used without permission in Big Freedia's "Explode" and subsequently sampled in Beyoncé's "Break My Soul."

via KLFY|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Beyoncé Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over 'Break My Soul'

Beyoncé is being sued by New Orleans group Da Showstoppaz for allegedly using a sample from their 2002 song "Release a Wiggle" in her hit track "Break My Soul," which features a Big Freedia sample. The lawsuit claims that Big Freedia's 2014 track "Explode" illegally used their copyrighted lyrics, melody, and musical arrangement. The group is seeking credit and compensation for the use of their work.

via Rolling Stone|