Tracy Chapman has filed a lawsuit against Nicki Minaj for using a sample of Chapman’s ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ without permission. Chapman alleges that “Sorry” incorporates the lyrics and vocal melody from her original song.
The sample featured on “Sorry” — a collaborative track with Nas. The song is built on a foundation of Shelly Thunder’s track of the same name. Which is a cover of Tracey Chapman’s aforementioned song.
Listen: Tracy Chapman – Baby Can I Hold You
As TMZ reports, Chapman is suing “for an order prohibiting Nicki and her team from releasing the song again”. She is also seeking compensation for statutory damages. She claims that Minaj applied for clearance but was denied.
Listen: Tracy Chapman – Sorry
“Sorry” was omitted from Minaj’s latest album Queen but the rapper sent the track to New York DJ Funkmaster Flex, who featured in on his radio show and social media. You can listen to the song below.
Listen: Nicki Minaj – Sorry Ft. Nas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5EftG1WUG0
