Donna Summer’s estate has filed a lawsuit against rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging unauthorized use of samples from Summer’s 1977 hit, “I Feel Love.” The rappers are accused of using the samples in their collaborative track “Good (Don’t Die),” featured on their joint album “Vultures 1.” The action was registered in a California federal court on Tuesday.
Donna Summer, a legendary disco singer, left an indelible mark on the genre with her 1977 hit. Now, her estate is seeking justice for what they claim is an infringement of her intellectual property. This case signals yet another chapter in the ongoing discourse around copyright protection in the music industry.
As with any intellectual property case, the outcome of this lawsuit could have significant ramifications for musicians and their use of samples in creative endeavors. Given the stature of the parties involved and the widespread influence of Summer’s music, the eyes of the music industry will undoubtedly be on this case.
The original story was first reported by Law360.