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Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Big Freedia Face Copyright Lawsuit Over 'Break My Soul' Sample
May 23, 2024, 12:12 AM
Beyoncé, along with Jay-Z and Big Freedia, is facing a copyright lawsuit over her hit song 'Break My Soul'. The lawsuit, filed by a New Orleans bounce group, alleges that the song illegally uses key lyrics from Da Showstoppaz's 2002 track 'Release a Wiggle'. The group claims that Beyoncé and the other parties knowingly infringed on their work. The case highlights ongoing issues in the music industry regarding the use of samples and intellectual property rights.
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