Kanye West Accused of Unauthorized Donna Summer Song Sampling: What This Means for His Album
Kanye West Accused of Unauthorized Donna Summer Song Sampling: What This Means for His Album
Kanye West’s Copyright Infringement After Sampling Donna Summer’s Iconic Hit
Renowned rapper Kanye West has found himself in hot water once again. After an accusation by the estate of Donna Summer, the late iconic singer known for her 1977 hit ‘I Feel Love’, it seems that West may be facing a second copyright infringement for using her song without permission. The contentious track in question is ‘Good (Don’t Die)’, featured on his latest album, Vultures 1.
Donna Summer Accuses Kanye West of Using ‘I Feel Love’ Without Permission
The estate of Donna Summer, who tragically passed away in 2012, has not minced words while slamming Kanye West for sampling her hit song. They have explicitly called out West for including the song on his album despite their rejection of his request to use the track. Their claim suggests that West did not obtain the proper permission and authorization, resulting in potential copyright infringement.
Outcry from Donna Summer’s Estate on Instagram
A post published on the Instagram page for Donna Summer’s estate has accused Kanye West and explicitly stated, “He was denied…he changed the words, had someone re sing it or used AI but it’s I Feel Love…copyright infringement!!!” This bold and unequivocal declaration has heightened the stakes surrounding the allegations.
Kanye West and Ozzy Osbourne: Facing the Same Accusations
This accusation comes close on the heels of a similar incident with legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne. He spoke out against Kanye West after the rapper sampled a section of Osbourne’s 1983 live performance of ‘Iron Man’ at his album listening party, despite being refused permission.
The accusations do not stop there. It was revealed that the release of Kanye West’s album was delayed in December due to Nicki Minaj refusing to give permission to include a verse she had rapped on the album.
Kanye West’s Album Faces Scrutiny Over Song Sampling
It has been a tough ride for Kanye West’s album, as it was also supposed to include a Backstreet Boys’ track that did not make the cut amid rumors that the group was unhappy with its use. Moreover, the use of British producer Joe Goddard’s 2011 song ‘Gabriel’ on Ye’s track ‘Beg Forgiveness’ has also raised eyebrows.
In Summary
Kanye West has encountered substantial pushback over unauthorized song sampling on his latest album, leading to serious legal and moral implications. The allegations by notable artists and estates pose a significant challenge for West, and the impact on his album’s success remains uncertain. As more artists speak out, the fate of Vultures 1 may hang in the balance.