Tracy Chapman Wins $450K In Copyright Suit Against Rapper Nicki Minaj
Back in 2018, Tracy Chapman sued rapper Nicki Minaj over her song titled, “Sorry.” Chapman alleged that Minaj asked for permission to sample her song, but went ahead with it anyway when Chapman rejected the request.
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Chapman, 56, and Minaj were set to go to trial over Chapman’s claims later this year, but Minaj made an offer to avoid that from happening, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The news site also notes that the 38-year-old rap star agreed to pay Tracy Chapman $450,000 in addition to Chapman’s legal fees after she was sued for copyright infringement in regards to Chapman’s song, “Baby Can I Hold You.”
Per federal court documents obtained by Page Six on Friday, Chapman acknowledged the offer on December 30 and her acceptance was entered into the court system on Thursday.
To note, Minaj didn’t release the track in question on her album, “Queen,” but she did allegedly leak it to DJ Funkmaster Flex, which led to its circulation online.
Minaj, who welcomed her precious baby boy three months ago has not publicly spoken out on this news about her case with Chapman. Until then, let us know your thoughts on this in the comment box below!
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