LOS ANGELES, CA – Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and the estate of late singer Donna Summer are accusing Kanye West of using their music recordings without permission for his new album, “Vultures 1.”
The controversy arose after West’s album was previewed at the United Center in Chicago and clips from the show showcased a song called “Carnival,” which allegedly sampled a clip from a 1983 live performance of the Black Sabbath song “Iron Man.” Osbourne took to social media to express his discontent, claiming that West had asked for permission to use the sample but was refused due to alleged antisemitic behavior. Despite being denied permission, Osbourne alleges that West went ahead and used the sample at his album listening party.
In a similar claim, the estate of Donna Summer alleges that West used her 1977 hit, “I Feel Love,” without permission on his new album track “Good (Don’t Die).” The estate stated that West was denied permission to use the song, but went ahead and used it anyway, resulting in copyright infringement.
Additionally, West has faced previous backlash for making antisemitic statements, resulting in suspensions from social media platforms and severed partnerships with major companies. This recent accusation of unauthorized sampling adds to the musician’s controversial history.
This isn’t the first time West has faced accusations of using uncleared samples, as he previously faced a similar issue with his debut album, “The College Dropout.” This history of unauthorized sampling highlights a recurring issue for the rapper in the music industry.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Kanye West and the unauthorized use of music samples raises questions about the ethical and legal implications of sampling in the music industry. As the accusations against West continue to mount, it remains to be seen how these allegations will impact his career and reputation in the industry.