The court determined yesterday March 10th that the singers copied elements of Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give it Up" for Blurred Lines, which was written and produced by Pharrell.
The court decided that Gaye's family should receive $4million in damages and $3.4 million in profits from the song, with Thicke forced to pay $1.7million from his own pocket and Pharrell $1.6million. T.I only rapped in the song so he wasn't involved in the lawsuit...
Pharrell and Robin Thicke in court yesterday. The singers attorney said the court's decision in favor of Gaye's family could affect musicians who try to emulate an era or
another artist's sound.
Pharrell and Robin Thicke released a statement saying
"While we respect the judicial process, we are extremely disappointed in the ruling made today, which sets a horrible precedent for music and creativity going forward.
Pharrell and Thicke had filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against Marvin Gaye's estate back in August 2013 to prevent the estate from suing them for copyright infringement. They lost.'Blurred Lines’ was created from the heart and minds of Pharrell, Robin and T.I. and not taken from anyone or anywhere else. We are reviewing the decision, considering our options and you will hear more from us soon about this matter.'
55 comments:
Ghen Ghen
Hmmmmm Nawa oo
I hope pharell $ Co resolve this ish
Wot eva. Just obey d rule of law
That's not possible here in Naija.
Ubanagum
Copyright
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Linda na $7.4 millions dolls ooo not naira
Ghen ghen.. .
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Dis oyibo people sef! Always so serious with dia judiciary system........ Dats some money men!
Nawaaoh! Which kain style be dis naa? Mtchew!
Chai. And Paul play is still fighting here!
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Wow, that is plenty money for Gaye's family
Thay song is epic,Gaye's family just saw a way to make quick cash
THE HAVE MADE SO MUCH MONEY. - PST.CHEKELEKE
Lol some are loosing,others are gaining.Thats how the world goes.Happy for Gaye's family
Please dear Linda correct it. I guess you wanted to write $7.4 million not N7.4 million. if you can help me with 200K, I will start a betting shop.
Hmmm
This is were nobody is above the law
And laws exists
saw AY's 30 days in atlanta everywhere
Is selling for just 200naira
And that's not fair
No laws in nigeria for copyright
Good one
9ja artist make una learn....all the @Osadebe song wen una dey thief use
@Galore
He can afford it. Lindaobserve
@lwkmd_naija
This just aint fair!
Lucky T.I. too bad for robin thicke. marriage and music really got him good. very sad. Anyhoo,their cup of tea...
This is crazy aswear.. The songs are not alike in any way except a bit identical beat patterm
Robin Thickie my guy!!! But make dem come 9ja see copyright dem go shut up or they shuld go n ask Alaba boys how far!!!!!!!!!!!
Nawao... cn this happen in nigeria?... rihanna will make millions if she decides to sue banky w... lol
Interesting...
Good riddiance to bad rubbish. These their cup of tea and personal business.
It can only happen there, they should come to naija, dem go tire, I mean the Judges. Linda take note!
It can only happen there, they should come to naija, dem go tire, I mean the Judges. Linda take note!
hmmmm NO B SMALL THNG...TOMJERRYSWIT
It can only happen there, they should come to naija, dem go tire, I mean the Judges. Linda take note!
It can only happen there, they should come to naija, dem go tire, I mean the Judges. Linda take note!
It kinda is unfair given that only a segment of the song was used. You know how people use other people's lines in music? No idea is original!
$7.4m no be beans
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Thank God T.I wasn't involved in the lawsuit. The money to refund, isn't that much of a big deal considering how much they made from that song.
Is Cynthia Morgan listening?
Na im be say P Square go sell Squareville, dem Bentleys and all if we consider what has been lifted by them...
Well, they don't look too bothered in these pictures.
i think the song is way way different. they need money n couldnt think of any way to until that opportunity came. rubbish.
Wow. Naija should emulate this.
Plagiarism things...
They should gerrout joor. Pay wetin? For what?
Oya make una vomit the one una chop.thank God T.I no join.
Hmm
robin thicke looks awful in dt suit
aittyfinest xyz
listened to the 2 songs and blurred lines is not a rip off of gaye's song,only slight similarity in d percussion,gaye's family found a quick way of making money and m certain d judge was asleep
Okay na
listened to the 2 songs and blurred lines is not a rip off of gaye's song,only slight similarity in d percussion,gaye's family found a quick way of making money and m certain d judge was asleep
Na hungry de wrrry dis Marvin gaye people bet if he was alive he woudn't allow this!!
$16.5m for only one track?
Nobi beans Oh. D really price is N3.8B
That wont be end of it.
Wrong. The song has the exact music from Got to give it up. It is/ was so obvious bimbo.
Na real Ghen Ghen! Guess a lot of Nigerian Artists (if not all) would have to pack their bags should this kinda copyright violation rule get enforced here in Naija.
Bilo what did they copy to make them pay such amount
they would have seek their permission before using whatever line they used. however.
That's how its done. If MG was alive they would have. I guess they didnt see it coming.
heheheh.
Like that song. Singing* I know you wan it............ but you're a good girl...
Smile#
yeah, they have to pay for copyright
yeah, they have to pay for copyright
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