Top High Profile Copyright Infringement Cases In Music

Published on 04/04/2018
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Jorge Ben Vs. Rod Steward (1976)

Rod Steward was sued by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben. He claimed Stewart stole the hook from his track “Taj Mahal.” Stewart later stated it was “unconscious plagarism,” and gave some of the songs profits to UNICEF.

Jorge Ben Vs. Rod Stewart

Jorge Ben Vs. Rod Stewart

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Miley Cyrus Vs. Michael May

A Jamaican songwriter by the name of Michael May is taking Miley Cyrus to court asking for $300 million dollars in damages. The case involves the hit “We Can’t Stop.” May claims Cyrus stole lyrics from his own music. The case is still pending and Cyrus hopes the case will be dismissed from court.

Michael May Vs. Miley Cyrus

Michael May Vs. Miley Cyrus

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