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Ye (formerly Kanye West) has been sued for allegedly sampling a 1975 soul song without permission on his 2022 album Donda 2, marking the latest in a long line of similar copyright lawsuits against the controversial rapper.
A legal complaint filed Thursday (Sept. 4) in federal court claims the Donda 2 track “LORD LIFT ME UP” includes a blatant sample of the song “Just Out of My Reach” by soul artist Sam Dees. The lawsuit is brought by an entity called The GRC Trust on behalf of Ginn Music Group, an Atlanta-based catalog company that owns Dees’ publishing.
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“At no point…did defendants obtain authorization from GRC to use the composition in connection with the infringing work,” reads the complaint. “Defendants continue to exploit and receive monies from the infringing work, respectively, in violation of GRC’s rights in his composition.”
The lawsuit brings copyright infringement claims against Ye, his company Yeezy LLC and the rapper Vory (Tavoris Javon Hollins), who is featured on “LORD LIFT ME UP.”
Also named in the complaint are London-based tech firm Kano Computing and its founder, Alex Klein. Kano partnered with Ye to release the rapper’s branded Stem Player device, which was the only way to listen to Donda 2 when the album was first released in February 2022 (Ye released the LP on streaming for the first time just this year).
GRC is asking for a judge to enter a legal injunction against Ye and award the publishing company “all profits of defendants … plus all losses of GRC, plus any other monetary advantage gained by the defendants through their infringement.”
Reps for Ye, Vory and Kano did not immediately return requests for comment on Thursday.
Ye has been sued repeatedly over the course of his career for supposedly using uncleared samples. Such lawsuits have been brought over the years by everyone from the estate of Donna Summer to a pastor whose sermon was allegedly sampled on the first Donda LP.
Thursday’s lawsuit is the second to claim infringement on the Donda 2 album. The first — brought by publisher Ultra International over an alleged sample of the 1986 Marshall Jefferson house track “Move Your Body” on the song “Flowers” — was confidentially settled in 2023.
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Labor Day has come and gone, but many of the audio and tech deals surrounding the holiday are still thriving online. If you’ve been eyeing a new pair of headphones, speakers, or other tech-savvy electronics, there are plenty of great sales to take advantage of right now.
For audio lovers, Apple’s popular AirPods Pro 2 are 20% off, Sony’s fan-favorite WH-1000XM5 headphones gets a $100 price cut and the portable Beats Pill is on sale with a 33% discount. If you’re in the market for a new TV, Samsung’s viral Frame TV is getting a rare 40% off, making the smart TV only $899 for the 55-inch model. There’s also plenty of home tech on sale right now, including Anker’s phone charger, Rocco’s super smart fridge, and Dyson Cool Tower Fan.
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The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are one of the newer wireless earbuds in the AirPods family, and musicians are snapping them up thanks to the superb audio quality (think: clear, crisp sound), and the buds’ Active Noise Cancellation feature, which blocks out exterior noise for a quieter, more focused listening session.
Samsung’s Frame TV combines artwork with an entertainment system giving you a luxurious piece of home decor you can admire no matter if you’re watching a movie or cleaning around the house. Some of the most notable features include its matte screen, which provides anti-glare qualities for a crisper picture. You can also customize what art or pictures are displayed when you’re not watching TV and thanks to its light sensors, the TV will automatically turn off when it’s dark out to help save power.
Keep your devices fully charged with Anker’s fast charging block. The two-pack bundle includes two 20W fast USB C charging blocks for iPhone 16/16 Pro Max, 15 Series, iPad Pro and others. With the ability to use USB-C and USB-A ports simultaneously, you can power two devices at once without compromising speed or performance.
The viral fridge has taken over social media for its mid-century modern aesthetic, vibrant colorways, and its impressive smart tech features. It can easily be the centerpiece of a living room and can store all of your drink cans, beers, wine and champagne bottles. You can also control temperature and lighting while keeping track of your inventory straight from the app.
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Upgraded your home audio to the impressive Sonos ecosystem. A great start to a home theater and audio setup is picking up the Era 300 for 20% off. The speaker features six optimally positioned drivers all around the front, sides, and top that supports Dolby Atmos Music. You can also connect the speaker other Sonos devices.
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Have the power of airflow at your fingertips. Summer may be coming to and end, but that doesn’t mean your home still won’t get hot. Dyson cooling fans feature a signature “Air Multiplier technology”, which combines turbochargers and jet engines to amplify airflow up to 15 times. This enables the Dyson Cool tower fan to project up to 132 gallons of air per second for powerful, long-range air projection to cool you quickly.
The popular smart security doorbell comes with up to two years of battery life, an expanded field of view, and improved security features for more peace of mind, no matter if you’re home or traveling. With a quick and easy install, you’ll be able see more at your door with a head-to-toe HD video view and infrared night vision. There’s also a two-way talk to hear and speak through the Blink app.
Let your next commute be distraction free with these industry leading noise-canceling headphones. Sony’s flagship device has been a fan-favorite amongst audiophile’s and the M5 continues the lines impressive listening experience. At 25% off, this is a no-brainer purchase for those looking to upgrade their headphones.
With a MagSafe magnetic charger, this device makes for a convenient mount to put your phone while driving. It also gives you up to 2x faster wireless charging so you can spend less time waiting. Clip on to your car vent for an easy install, and then position your phone for viewing in either portrait or landscape orientation.
With up to 24-hour battery life and a water resistant build, the Beats Pill is a great portable speaker. It’s signature sleek, pill-style design makes it easy to travel and with a bigger, bespoke racetrack woofer, which displaces 90% more air volume, packing more of a punch with deeper, fuller bass, this is a great audio option for your home or on tho go.
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