Jay-Z is suing Damon Dash. Dash, 50, is the subject of legal action from his former record label, Roc-A-Fella Records – which he co-founded with the 99 Problems artist and is still a minority share holder – who claimed he is attempting to sell the copyright to the rapper’s debut album Reasonable Doubt as a … Read more
Tracy Chapman wins $450k in copyright lawsuit against Nicki Minaj after rapper sampled Baby Can I Hold You in a leaked track Federal court documents were available Thursday showing that Tracy Chapman had accepted $450,000 from Nicki Minaj The case revolved around the rapper’s usage of Chapman’s Baby Can I Hold You to make her song … Read more
Banksy is stripped of copyright for his famous ‘Flower Thrower’ artwork – after he refused to reveal his true identity to judges Banksy had applied for an EU trademark of his iconic ‘Flower Thrower’ piece Judges said ‘he cannot be identified as the unquestionable owner of such works’ Ruling on ‘Flower Thrower’ may set precedent … Read more