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Tracy Chapman Wins $450K In Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj

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Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman has won her case against American rapper Nicki Minaj after the former claimed that the latter took her work without permission.

The documents filed in California’s federal Central District Court on Thursday, states that Chapman has accepted Minaj’s $450k offer to avoid trial.

Chapman filed her lawsuit in October 2018, as she said that Minaj’s song “Sorry,” which she collaborated with Nas, lyrics and vocal melody from one of Chapman’s songs, “Baby Can I Hold You,” which was released in 1998.

According to reports, Minaj’s team sent a formal request in July 2018 to use Chapman’s song, noting that Minaj intended to “interpolate” Chapman’s work which includes re-recording the melody and lyrics of the song, rather than sample Chapman’s existing recording.

However, Chapman’s representatives turned down the request days later but Chapman believes that Minaj had already recorded “Sorry” before the clearance request was made.

Chapman said in her original filing that Minaj’s representatives were already aware that Chapman would probably loathe agreeing to the arrangement even before they sent the formal request.

The music clearance company weeks before then, called DMG sent Chapman’s representatives an exploratory note, allegedly saying that an A list artist wanted to use “Baby Can I Hold You,” while asking if Chapman remained on an unofficial “do not sample or interpolate” list.

The song “Sorry” was not included on Minaj’s album, Queen, which was released less than a month after her formal request to use the Chapman material.

However, Minaj’s song leaked anyway and was played on HOT 97 radio in New York via DJ Funkmaster Flex and online.

 


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“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

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“They hide their man yet show us their body parts” – Gideon Okeke takes a swipe at female content creators

Renowned Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has criticized female content creators on social media for posting pictures of themselves online.

Read also: Doyin gives shoutout to girl who sold her fake bleaching cream, appreciates her black skin

The former Big Brother Naija housemate pointed out in a lengthy post on his Instagram page how content creators hide their relationships while exposing their most private parts under the guise of making entertainment.

He also talked about how these women use phrases like “My body is my business,” “You can look but can’t touch,” and “You can’t tell a woman what to do with her body” as compliments.

The actor continued, saying that since everyone is a vigilante on the streets, all he is doing is advocating for safer streets and the growth of better men.

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In his words: “Gehs are funny sha. Especially the ones wey be content creators.

Na only Dem go show you pant, show you bra, show you the birthmark wey dey for the side of their left thigh.

Nearly show you their full “Conchas” in the name of content creation. But Dem dey hide their man”.

“MY BODY MY BUSINESS …
Can’t tell a woman what to do
with her body…
You can look but you can’t touch … But we MUST raise Better Men

“A-Bobby, you remember that year
wey be say : to see pant na WORK.
You go Labour in Love before you confirm laps sef… but now?

“JUST SCROLL UP. Or Swipe left.
You nor need to zoom anything sef.

“I nor talk say e no fine o! E fine die!
But na all of us be Vigilante for these streets.

And Na “safer streets” I Dey advocate for…while we attempt to raise BETTER Men. It STILL takes a VILLAGE.

“Wetin be “Imagination” for where SISQO Dey sing “THONG SONG”….? That Thooooooong!

“( Baby Geh, LAUGH Abeg! D thing sef Funny )”.

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“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

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“You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors so that’s all you know” – Kemi Olunloyo blasts Priscilla Ojo following her viral statement

Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Iyabo Ojo, was severely rebuked by well-known journalist Kemi Olunloyo for declaring that she will never date a man who is less wealthy than her.

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The young fashionista recently discussed the value of financial matching in dating relationships in a podcast.
She believes that she cannot date someone who is more financially successful than her since he would have to have the same level of drive to support her.

Her statements, however, caused quite a stir online as several people felt them to be highly provocative.

Kemi Olunloyo bashed her, pointing out that her mother dated pastors and governors when she was growing up, so it’s not all her fault but rather the result of her upbringing.

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She wrote …

“No woman is above anyone because of money. You grew up around a mother who dated Lagos governors and pastors, so that’s all you know. Priscilla think outside the box.

Go fix your dru.g problems. A video of you blowing nitrous oxide balloons with the Marlians is about to come out.

Young lady you can’t spike food or drinks with that. Go file charges against Naira Marley. You’re an adult. That’s not your mom’s job. Nothing lasts forever”

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Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

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Mr Eazi confirms marital status, opens up on his private wedding to Temi Otedola in Venice

Afrobeats singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known as Mr. Eazi, has announced his marriage to Temi Otedola, an actress.

Read also: Why I stick to only one woman – Iyanya

Mr. Eazi revealed that he is, in fact, married to the billionaire’s daughter in an interview with Naija 102 FM, debunking rumors that he and Temi Otedola were hiding their marriage and wedding.
He says that he didn’t keep their wedding a secret because the music video for his song “Legalize” included footage from their Venice wedding.

The singer claimed that the outfits they wore in the video went beyond simple costumes as he pleaded with viewers to see it again.

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He said: “Who told you it was a secret wedding? Go and watch the video of my song ‘Legalize’ you will get the answer to your question. We shot the video in Venice.

“If you watch the video you will see proofs there. Our outfits weren’t just costumes.

Go and watch the video and you will see everything clearly. It’s just like what painters do, whenever you see their work you will see the message they’re trying to convey.

That’s how it’s with us musicians too”.

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