Drake Faces Lawsuit Over "Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2" Sample

A highlight from his Nothing Was The Same project, Drake’s collaborative track with Jay Z, “Pound

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A highlight from his Nothing Was The Same project, Drake‘s collaborative track with Jay Z, “Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2,” has been slapped with a lawsuit for its introductory sample. Taken from the 1982 track “Jimmy Smith Rap” by jazz artist Jimmy Smith, Smith’s estate claims that Drake did not have the rights to use the sample and argues that they were never even asked. As a result, Drake, Cash Money and others are set to face a lawsuit for over $300,000 USD. You can stream both below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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