Olivier Bassil, Benjamin Lasnier, Lukas Leth v. Travis Scott (“Highest in the Room”)

On June 9, 2020, Olivier Bassil, Benjamin Lasnier, and Lukas Benjamin Leth filed a lawsuit for copyright infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Jaques Webster, professionally known as Travis Scott, and his co-writers of their smash hit song “Highest in the Room.” Bassil, a French citizen and LA-based producer, co-wrote the guitar parts of the musical work “Cartier” while on Skype with Lasnier and Leth, both Danish citizens. The trio are reputed musicians and producers who have worked “with many emerging and established hip hop artists.” According to the complaint, Travis Scott’s hit … Continue reading Olivier Bassil, Benjamin Lasnier, Lukas Leth v. Travis Scott (“Highest in the Room”)