Singer Tracy Chapman Sues Nicki Minaj for Copyright Infringement
(this post has been updated below, March 2019)
Hollywood Docket: Nicki Minaj Track “Sorry” Sparks Tracy Chapman Lawsuit
Tracy Chapman sues Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN
October 23, 2018
…. Minaj has been sued by folk singer Tracy Chapman for copyright infringement, relating to the song “Sorry,” which Chapman alleges incorporates the lyrics and vocal melody from her song “Baby, Can I Hold You” without permission.
In the suit, obtained by CNN, Chapman claims Minaj and her representatives began reaching out in June 2018 about using the song, but Chapman denied their request, which was made after Minaj had recorded the song for her album “Queen.”
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