Robin Thicke and Pharrell Ruled to Pay $7.3 Million to Marvin Gaye’s Estate for “Blurred Lines”

The trial regarding the copyright infringement of the popular song “Blurred Lines” has created quite a stir and, after a two-week-long examination, it has been ruled that Pharrell and Robin Thicke had “copied” Gaye’s song and are required to pay $7.4 million dollars. That’s right, the Gaye family will receive almost $7.5 million for the alleged rehash of the classic 1977 hit “Got To Give It up,” however Howard King, the lawyer for Pharrell and Thicke, made the controversial point in court that finding these artists guilty would have an adverse effect on the entire creative process for young musicians, claiming one should not be hounded for honoring a genre. It is hard to say which side is amicable, nevertheless, even after Thicke performed the piano medleys in court and had his ex-wife Paula Patton testify, the judicial system has sided with the Gayes. What are your feelings regarding the outcome of the trial? Do you see the resemblance between the two songs?

Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell – Blurred Lines

Marvin Gaye – Got To Give It