When Ye and Ty Dolla Sign asked last month for permission to sample Donna Summer’s 1977 song “I Feel Love,” the disco singer’s estate firmly told them no.
Yet when their joint LP, “Vultures 1,” was released weeks ago, a song with strong similarities to Summer’s famous tune was there on the track list.
A copyright infringement lawsuit detailing that timeline was filed against Ye, the rapper once known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla Sign on Tuesday by Summer’s husband and executor, Bruce Sudano.
Summer, known as the “Queen of Disco,” had three consecutive double albums reach No.
He has apologized in a Hebrew-language social media post.
Persons:
Ye, Ty Dolla, Donna Summer’s, ”, Ty, Summer’s, Bruce Sudano, “, ” Ye
Organizations:
Creative Artists Agency, Adidas
Locations:
Los Angeles