Industry Jul 15, 2026
Snoop Dogg, Biggie Estate, Diddy and Others Sued Over Sample on ‘Nasty Girl’ and ‘I Wanna Thank Ya’
A new copyright lawsuit claims the two early aughts hip-hop tracks infringe a 1980 funk song.
Originally published by
Billboard
A copyright lawsuit has been filed against Snoop Dogg, the estate of Biggie, and Diddy, among others. Billboard reports that the suit alleges that the early 2000s hip-hop songs “Nasty Girl” and “I Wanna Thank Ya” infringe upon a 1980 funk song.