Industry May 15, 2026

Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs

Kanye West has lost his legal battle over an uncleared sample on a version of his ‘Donda’ track ‘Hurricane’ that was played at one of his 2021 listening parties. However, the rapper reckons the compan

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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Kanye West Loses Sample Lawsuit, Claims Opponent Incurred Costs

Kanye West has been unsuccessful in a legal dispute concerning an uncleared sample used in a version of his 'Donda' track 'Hurricane.' The song was played during a 2021 listening event. Despite the ruling, West maintains that the plaintiff, when considering legal expenditures, ultimately faced a financial loss. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.

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