It seems to be like Nicki Minaj may be ‘Sorry’ she sampled a Tracy Chapman track with out her permission, because the singer/songwriter has reportedly sued Minaj for copyright infringement.
The unreleased observe entitled ‘Sorry’, that includes Nas, interpolates Chapman’s 1988 single ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ by incorporating a few of its most memorable lyrics and recognisable vocal melody.
According to experiences from TMZ, 'Baby Can I Hold You' was sampled with out authorisation to take action. It's reported that Chapman is within the means of suing Minaj for damages in an effort to stop the discharge of the copyright-breaching observe, however the extent of those damages shouldn't be but identified.
TMZ additionally states that a number of makes an attempt had been made in June by Minaj's group to have the track licensed, however these had been apparently constantly denied.
Minaj’s observe was leaked again in August when Funkmaster Flex teased the track on his social media earlier than taking part in it on HOT 97 that night time.
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