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Music Force v. Lil Nas X (“Carry On”)

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On July 24, 2019, The Music Force (TMF), a Nashville based company, filed a claim of copyright infringement against Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) and Sony Music, Lil Nas X’s record company. TMF’s complaint alleges that Lil Nas X’s song “Carry On” infringed the copyright to Billy Caldwell’s 1982 song “Carry On.” The complaint was filed in the Central District of California and seeks at least $10 million in damages. TMF owns the rights to the song “Carry On” by Billy Caldwell, including the copyright, which was registered in the Copyright Office in 1982. Caldwell is best known for … Continue reading Music Force v. Lil Nas X (“Carry On”)

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Don Lee v. Lil Nas X and Cardi B (Rodeo)

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On Oct. 4, 2019, Don Lee and Glen Keith DeMeritt III, two Atlanta based producers (collectively, Lee), sued Lil Nas X, Cardi B, their label Sony Music, and others. Lee asserts that Lil Nas X and Card B’s hit song “Rodeo” infringes the copyright to Merritt and Lee’s recording called “gwenXdonlee4-142.” According to the Complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, the copyrighted work consists of “Plaintiffs’ hip-original content, including drum patterns and bass lines with melodic lines and harmonies in unique and compelling ways.” Lee then marketed the hip-hop work for use by others in the Atlanta … Continue reading Don Lee v. Lil Nas X and Cardi B (Rodeo)