Wednesday

Micheal Jackson, Rihanna sued over song rights




Michael Jackson and Rihanna have been sued by a songwriter who claims that they stole a hook from one of his tracks. Cameroonian singer Manu Dibango has alleged that Jackson previously accepted sampling parts of Dibango's 'Soul Makossa' for his song 'Wanna Be Startin' Something' and that the pair reached a financial settlement. However, Rihanna - in good faith - licensed the offending hook from Jackson for her hit single 'Please Don't Stop The Music' but failed to ask permission from Dibango.


FOR MORE ON THIS ARTICLE CLICK HERE


ViaDip in the Mix