The “Bootylicious one” Beyonce Knowles, who notched 10 Grammy nominations this week, just had a tour cancellation she’s likely happy about.
Knowles and her group, Destiny’s Child, evaded what would have been an eight-day stint in Chicago’s federal courthouse by settling claims today that they ripped off the work of a Chicago singer and performer with their song: “Cater 2 U.”
“I can confirm that yes, it did settle,” said Matthew Wildermuth, the attorney for Rickey Allen, who filed a lawsuit against the group in 2006. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
“All of the issues have been amicably resolved and the case is going to be dismissed,” Wildermuth said. “[Allen is] excited about being able to devote time to posturing his musical career.”
The trial was to begin next week and would have forced the musical threesome to appear every day in court for a case that was likely to span more than a week.
Allen filed a lawsuit after the group in 2004 released “Cater 2 U” in a compilation called “Destiny Fulfilled.” He claimed they ripped off his song, with the same title and spelling, which he copyrighted.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
I couldn't get past the picture long enough to read the article.
ReplyDeletei'm glad this came out. beyonce loves to act like she thinks up, writes, produces, and sings lead, and background vocals on EVERY song she's ever touched. i hope that every songwriter she and her daddy have schemed on come forward to get what they're owed.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they would have settled unless they didn't have a defense. It's a shame really, how often she gets sued for copyright infringement. She should work on her songwriting skills so this doesn't keep happening.
ReplyDeleteShe needs to start with her speaking skills. I do believe one goes with the other.
ReplyDeleteBey's first actual written song: "Wat you leave me 4"