Ye Testifies at ‘Donda’ Copyright Trial: ‘A Lot of People Try to Take Advantage of Me’

Kanye Denies Stonewalling Musicians at ‘Hurricane’ Copyright Trial

Kanye West took the witness stand at a copyright trial in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, and the artist now known as Ye showed visible signs of irritation. When the plaintiffs’ lawyer, who claims Ye owes more than half a million dollars for alleged infringement tied to his Grammy-winning track “Hurricane,” greeted him after the lunch break with, “Good afternoon, Ye,” the artist stared back silently without responding. Asked whether he repe…

Ye Testifies at ‘Donda’ Copyright Trial: ‘A Lot of People Try to Take Advantage of Me’

Ye (formerly Kanye West) testified in federal court on Wednesday (May 5) that he followed the right steps to clear a sample for his chart-topping 2021 album Donda and is “very generous” with giving credit to collaborators. The rapper took the stand in an ongoing Los Angeles trial over early versions of his songs “Hurricane” and “Moon,” which both charted in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 when they were released on Donda in 2021. “Hurrican…

Kanye West Had Courtroom In Stitches After "N***** In Paris" Joke During Copyright Trial

Kanye West is in court this week for a copyright trial involving his 2021 DONDA listening event in Atlanta. DJ Khalil, Sam Barsh, John Mease, and Dan Seeff are four producers accusing Ye of using an uncleared sample of their song, “MSD PT2,” on the “Hurricane Demo.” These four producers are currently seeking damages, and as a result, Ye had to take the stand on Wednesday. Overall, Ye was asked a plethora of questions about his music career and h…

Kanye West Hurricane copyright trial updates

Kanye West’s “Hurricane” trial: what’s happening Kanye West—now performing as Ye—testified in a Los Angeles courtroom as a copyright case over his 2010 track “Hurricane” moved forward. The dispute centers on claims by musicians who say their work was used without proper permission. Who brought the…