Universal Music Group (UMG) and rapper Pitbull’s label imprint are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by a New York company. The lawsuit, which was brought before a New York federal court, alleges that Pitbull’s 2021 hit “I Feel Good” unlawfully replicates the melody, tempo, and arrangement of a composition that was created over a decade ago. Details of the legal action highlight significant claims of musical similarities between Pitbull’s track and the plaintiff’s earlier work.
This case adds to a growing list of high-profile copyright disputes within the music industry. For further details, you can read the article on Law360.