「イェ（Ye）」ことカニエ・ウェストが水曜日、ロサンゼルスの裁判所で著作権侵害訴訟の証言台に立った。彼は、自身の楽曲「Hurricane」において無許可の音源が使用された疑いについて尋問を受けた。
証言中、同アーティストは苛立ちを隠せない様子を見せた。昼休憩後の再開時に相手側の弁護士から挨拶されても沈黙を貫き、多くの質問に対して「覚えていない」と無機質に答えた。本裁判は、2021年にアトランタで開催された試聴イベントにおいて、楽曲「MSD PT2」の音源を許可なく使用したとして、イェに対して50万ドルを超える賠償金が請求されている件を巡るものである。
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Kanye West, known professionally as Ye, took the stand Wednesday in a Los Angeles federal court. He addressed allegations that early versions of two tracks from his 2021 album Donda used an uncleared sample. The testimony came during a narrow trial focused on demo recordings played at a pre-release listening party.
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A federal jury in Los Angeles heard opening statements on May 4 in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Kanye West, now known as Ye, over his 2021 performance of an early version of 'Hurricane.' Four musicians are seeking $564,046 for the unauthorized use of their instrumental 'MSD PT2' at a Donda listening event in Atlanta. Ye is expected to testify later this week.
Taylor Swift's legal team argued in a Los Angeles court Wednesday against an emergency ban on merchandise sales tied to her album The Life of a Showgirl. The hearing addressed claims of trademark infringement from performer Maren Wade. A judge has yet to issue a ruling.
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A California judge has ordered a security guard and his lawyer to pay Lil Wayne $29,225 plus legal fees after dismissing a lawsuit that accused the rapper of assault.
A judge ruled Friday that Ray J's countersuit against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner must proceed in private arbitration rather than court. The decision stems from their contract over a sex tape settlement.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized Wireless Festival's booking of Ye for its 2026 edition at Finsbury Park, following initial condemnations from Jewish groups over the rapper's antisemitic history. Khan's spokesperson stated the artist's past comments are 'offensive and wrong' and not reflective of the city's values.