Jay-Z, Timbaland, Ginuwine defeat soul musician's copyright lawsuit

27 September 2023 - 15:00 By Reuters
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Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter.
Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter.
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Rapper Jay-Z, producer Timbaland and R&B singer Ginuwine convinced a Manhattan federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by soul musician Ernie Hines, who alleged they unlawfully sampled a 1969 song of his.

Judge Paul Oetken on Monday said Jay-Z's Paper Chase and Ginuwine's Toe 2 Toe, both co-written and produced by Timbaland in the late 1990s, did not violate Hines' rights in his song Help Me Put Out The Flame (In My Heart).

Meanwhile, Grammy-winning artist Usher will headline the halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada, the National Football League (NFL), Apple Music and label Roc Nation announced on Sunday.

The 58th Super Bowl is scheduled to take place at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024.


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