Legendary Musicians Slam Kanye West for Unauthorized Samples on New Album – Find Out Who’s Calling Him Out!
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and the estate of the late singer Donna Summer recently accused Kanye West of using their music recordings without permission in his latest album “Vultures 1.” The album, a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, was released on streaming services after being previewed at the United Center in Chicago, featuring a song called “Carnival.”
Ozzy Osbourne took to social media to express his discontent with Kanye West, claiming that West had requested to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of the Black Sabbath song “Iron Man” but was denied permission due to Osbourne’s allegations of West being an antisemite causing harm. Despite the refusal, West reportedly used the sample at his album listening party, leading Osbourne to distance himself from West.
Furthermore, the estate of Donna Summer accused West of using her hit song “I Feel Love” without permission for the track “Good (Don’t Die)” on the album. The estate claimed that West had initially requested to use the song but was denied, yet proceeded to alter the lyrics or use different vocals, resulting in copyright infringement.
Television personality Sharon Osbourne, wife of Ozzy Osbourne, also made a statement revealing that the Osbourne family has never desired any association with Kanye West amid these controversies and legal disputes over unauthorized sampling. West’s history of offensive comments, particularly relating to antisemitism, has led to severe repercussions in the past, including the termination of partnerships with major brands like Adidas and Gap.
The fallout from West’s antisemitic remarks extended to social media platforms, resulting in suspensions of his accounts. However, after reinstatements, this recent sampling dispute with Ozzy Osbourne and Donna Summer’s estate has reignited the scrutiny surrounding West’s creative practices.
This incident also draws comparison to West’s past experiences with unapproved samples, such as the recreation of Lauryn Hill’s vocals on his debut album “The College Dropout.” In that instance, Hill refused to clear her song “Mystery of Iniquity,” leading to a reworked version with Chicago singer Syleena Johnson’s vocals.
