Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are facing legal troubles as the Donna Summer estate has filed a lawsuit against them for allegedly using an unauthorized interpolation of Summer's 1977 hit song 'I Feel Love' in their recent album 'Vultures 1.'
The lawsuit claims that despite being denied permission by the estate to use the song, Kanye and Ty proceeded to create a soundalike version of 'I Feel Love' for their track 'Good (Don't Die).' The estate's attorneys argue that this unauthorized use constitutes a blatant rip-off of the original song and infringes on the rights of artists to control how their works are used.
The legal complaint emphasizes the importance of protecting Donna Summer's musical legacy and preventing unauthorized use of her groundbreaking work. The estate, led by Donna Summer's husband Bruce Sudano, has taken action to have the infringing song removed from streaming platforms and digital versions of the album.
Despite the removal of the song, the estate is pursuing legal action against Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, asserting that the damage has already been done. The lawsuit underscores the broader issue of artists' rights and the need to prevent unauthorized use of creative works in the music industry.
Donna Summer, known as the Queen of Disco, passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of influential and groundbreaking music. Her estate's legal action against Kanye and Ty serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting artists' rights and preserving their musical contributions.
