Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj Vs. Christopher R. O’Connor (2018)
Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj’s hit “Side to Side” is involved in a new lawsuit filed by Christopher R. O’Conner claiming the song stole from his track “J5 (T6).” O’Connor is blaming record label executives at UMG stating they are freely giving artists access to his tracks and encouraging them to borrow from his music. The case is still pending.
The Last Poets Vs. Notorious B.I.G
The Last Poets brought on a copyright lawsuit stating lyrics used in The Notorious B.I.G. 1993 hit “Party and Bullshit” were stolen. They sought $24 million dollars in damages. The case was dismissed.