Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have successfully settled a copyright infringement lawsuit with the estate of the late Donna Summer over the song “Good (Don’t Die)” from the album Vultures 1. The lawsuit centered around an unauthorized interpolation of Summer’s iconic track “I Feel Love.” Following legal proceedings, both parties reached a settlement prohibiting Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign from using the disputed interpolation in any form.
According to court documents, each party will bear their own legal costs. Larry Stein, representing Summer’s estate, confirmed that the settlement meets their objectives by ensuring the song in question will not be distributed or used in any capacity. This decision came after the song was removed from major streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.
How it started
The legal battle began when it was discovered that the artists had used an interpolation of Summer’s voice without permission, recreating the melody closely with only minor lyrical adjustments. Donna Summer, celebrated as the Queen of Disco, passed away in 2012, but her legacy continues to influence the music industry.
In related news, Kanye West faced criticism from another music legend, Ozzy Osbourne, who accused him of using a portion of his 1983 live performance without approval. Osbourne has openly expressed his desire to disassociate from Kanye due to controversial remarks made by the rapper.
