Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have found themselves in the midst of another lawsuit. This time, it has to do with the song "Vultures," which was featured on the 2024 album of the same name. According to Billboard, this new lawsuit comes from Jaraed Deal and Marlon Barrow, who say a sample was used without their consent.
Deal and Barrow had reportedly originally made the sample in 2018. However, after hearing it over the phone, Ty Dolla $ign allegedly took it. The duo say this showed “blatant disregard for their artistic contributions and legal rights.” The producers eventually received credit for the song, but they were still upset as explicit consent was never given. Neither was paid for the use of the sample, and a licensing agreement was never drafted.
“This action is not only about unpaid licensing fees and the lack of appropriate credit, but also about the essential right of any artist to determine when, how, and by whom their creative work is used,” lawyers explained in the lawsuit.
Ye & Ty Dolla $ign Subjected To Another Lawsuit
Representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign attempted a "buy-out settlement offer," although it was not accepted by Deal and Barrow.
“This action concerns the knowing, continuous, and blatant unauthorized use of the sampled works,” lawyers continued. “It concerns protecting artistic integrity, enforcing intellectual property rights, and preventing commercial exploitation. [...] “In addition to the significant financial harm and damages suffered, Plaintiffs have endured severe emotional distress, frustration, and a profound sense of exploitation stemming from the misappropriation of their creative work."
At this time, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have yet to respond to the lawsuit.
