Top High Profile Copyright Infringement Cases In Music

Published on 04/04/2018
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Christina Aguilera Vs. Dave Cortez and the Moon People‘s (2011)

This song involved Aguilera’s 2004 hit “Ain’t No Other Man.” She and her record label were accused of paying the wrong distributor for use of a sample from Dave Cortez and the Moon People’s song “Hippy Skippy Moon Strut.” The case was dismissed.

Christina Aguelera Vs. David Cortez And The Moon People

Christina Aguelera Vs. David Cortez And The Moon People

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Jay Z Vs. Eddie Bo (2014)

This lawsuit involved Jay Z’s “Run This Town” and Eddie Bo’s song “Hook and Sling Part 1.” The judge ruled there was no copyright infringement.

Jay Z Vs. Eddie Bo

Jay Z Vs. Eddie Bo

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