Setlist: Nicki Minaj and the case of the sorry sample

A Californian judge this week sided with Nicki Minaj over one key aspect of her copyright dispute with Tracy Chapman: the sampling of uncleared music behind closed doors in the studio definitely constitutes fair use. However, the other key element of the case – focused on how Minaj’s unreleased track with an uncleared Chapman sample got to a New York radio DJ – will proceed to a full jury hearing.This dispute relates to a track Minaj intended to include on her 2018 album ‘Queen’.

Nicki Minaj came out victorious in her lawsuit against singing Tracy Chapman, as a judge ruled she did not commit copyright infringement.

Nicki Minaj has secured a legal victory against Tracy Chapman after the singer-songwriter sued the rapper in 2018 for copyright infringement.The case concerned the song ‘Baby Can I Hold You’, a track from Chapman’s 1988 debut album.

Nicki Minaj has only been seen out in public one since her big pregnancy reveal on July 20, and that was at her home the following day. While she already had a fairly sizable bump in the gorgeous glam shots of her bare belly and while at her front gate, some fans now think she already had her baby.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA judge handed a significant win to Nicki Minaj on Wednesday, finding that she did not commit copyright infringement when she created a song based on Tracey Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You.”The ruling protects the industry practice of developing a new song based on existing material, and then seeking a license from the original artist prior to release. U.S.

Kanye West opened up about his stance on abortion, when he first found God and his Taylor Swift VMAs drama during an intimate conversation with Nick Cannon.Nearly two months after his first presidential rally, the “Stronger” singer, 43, spoke candidly with Cannon, 39, on the Tuesday, September 1, episode of his “Cannon’s Class” podcast.

Kevin Ross, 32, has written songs for many talented artists — but he has particularly fond memories of collaborating with Nicki Minaj, 37. “It’s really cool when you do collaborate with them and make magic.

Ty Dolla $ign shared the video for his latest single, "Expensive," alongside Nicki Minaj on Friday. From a barrage of shopping bags, money literally flying out of pockets, and swimming pools filled with diamonds, the clip offers up a fun, animated take on excess.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEvery week, the avalanche gets bigger: Even though we’re reaching the end of the proverbial dog days of August, the songs keep coming, in greater numbers each week. I got nearly 400 emails between midnight and noon, and easily half were about new songs or albums (NOT COMPLAINING but wow).

Ty Dolla $ign just dropped his new collar with Nicki Minaj.

RELEASESCalvin Harris and The Weeknd have released new single ‘Over Now’.Black Pink and Selena Gomez have released a new single together, ‘Ice Cream’. Black Pink’s new album, ‘The Album’, is out on 2 Oct.Ty Dolla $ign has released new track ‘Expensive’, featuring Nicki Minaj.St Vincent has released a new version of her song ‘New York’, featuring X Japan frontman Yoshiki.Faithless have announced that they will release their first album for ten years, ‘All Blessed’, on 23 Oct through BMG.

Ty Dolla $ign has a new song out with Nicki Minaj!

MTV Video Music Awards?!Since its inception in 1984, the annual awards show has boasted some of the wildest red carpets in Hollywood — and we’re celebrating them all! After all, when the folks who make their living creating fabulous stage shows and over-the-top videos get together, you have to expect some d-r-a-m-a.Think nearly nude everything, outfits made of plastic, matching couples in denim (not who you think!) and painted-on frocks that make you wonder how many people were involved in the

Ted Johnson ABC News will host a town hall with President Donald Trump and undecided voters on Sept. 15.George Stephanopoulos will anchor the event, which will take place in Philadelphia and will held in accordance with state and local government COVID-19 regulations and guidelines set by local health officials.

Nicki Minaj wants to request a jury trial to examine the song lawsuit, imposed by Tracy Chapman in October 2018. The iconic rapper says she wants to clear her name and is asking for a jury trial to conclude the lawsuit and determine the result of the copyright infringement, filed against her by legendary singer Chapman in a California federal court.Chapman claims her 1998 song, ‘Baby Can I Hold You,’ interpolates with Minaj’s track ‘Sorry,’ and was used without permission.

Tracy Chapman has hit back in her legal battle with Nicki Minaj, disputing the latter’s recent claims that a win for the former could set a dangerous precedent that would stifle the creativity of all artists.

Ty Dolla $ign has announced the forthcoming release of a new single, ‘Expensive’, which features Nicki Minaj.The single was teased on the rapper’s Instagram overnight (August 26), along with the cover art for the track. It will arrive later this week (Friday August 28).

Ty Dolla $ign has announced the forthcoming release of a new single, ‘Expensive’, which features Nicki Minaj.The single was teased on the rapper’s Instagram overnight (August 26), along with the cover art for the track. It will arrive later this week (Friday August 28).