Singer Tracy Chapman has sued Nicki Minaj for copyright infringement.
According to Pitchfork who has obtained the suit, Chapman is suing Nicki Minaj over the rappers unreleased song “Sorry” which featured Nas.
Chapman claims that Minaj’s song “incorporates the lyrics and vocal melody of “Baby Can I Hold You”, it’s most recognizable and memorable parts”, adding that Nicki did this “without seeking the authorization to do so.”
Chapman is suing the rapper for damages and an order to prevent Minaj and her team from releasing the song.
In a statement from Chapman’s attorney to Rolling Stone, her attorney said “Tracy Chapman very much protect her rights and she has a right to deny a license when requested. There’s no question that this is infringement. If you ask what Nicki Minaj’s defense going to be, we have no idea.”
Minaj’s team made several attempts to have the song cleared by Chapman before Minaj’s album “Queen” was released but Chapman denied.
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