Mac Miller has already spoken out about the lawsuit that was filed against him earlier this week. In return, Lord Finesse also released a statement explaining why he filed the lawsuit in the first place. Now, the higher ups have got something to say. Read below. Gernique N
Lord Finesse Speaks Out On Suing Mac Miller; Offers 3 Reasons Why He’s Doing It
As I reported yesterday, rap legend Lord Finesse has decided to bring a $10 million lawsuit against Mac Miller for his 2010 song “Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza.” The song used the beat from Finesse’s 1995 song “Hip 2 Da Game”, but was a mixtape cut…thus, not sold for money. However, Finesse feels Mac ultimately profited off the song because it “launched” his career and he should pay because he used his beat. Mac took to his Twitter following news of the suit against him, and spoke out against the decision. Mac ultimately said what we’re all thinking: he made the record to pay homage. He even revealed he and Finesse had spoke on it shortly after the record came out and it was nothing but love. He also made a valid point that Finesse never cleared the ORIGINAL sample that’s in the record! Still, Finesse is full steam ahead and took to his Twitter to clarify exactly why he’s doing it. See what he had to say below. Marisa Mendez
Lord Finesse Sues Mac Miller For $10 Million; Mac Miller Responds
“It bothers me when the Gods get to actin’ like the broads.” Mac Miller skyrocketed to fame a couple years back via a crazy web presence, and one song that helped fuel this was “Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza.” The track was offered for free on his debut [FREE] mixtape, KIDS. Mac created a video for the song as well, that ended up garnering over 24 million YouTube views to date. However, the song sampled rap legend Lord Finesse’s beat from his 1995 song, “Hip 2 Da Game.” But this happens all the time right? Newer artists pay homage by going in over a legend’s beat? And it’s free so they’re not even profiting off it? It should be all love, right? Wrong. Lord Finesse feels he’s responsible for Mac’s career, and wants $10 million in damages for “copyright infringement, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, interference and deceptive trade practices.” This is absolutely absurd to me. See how Mac feels about it via Twitter below. Marisa Mendez
(Video) Mac Miller ft. Casey Veggies & Joey Bada$$ – America
Ending this holiday off perfectly, Mac Miller, Casey Veggies and Joey Bada$$ get patriotic in their new video. Pledge your allegiance below. Marisa Mendez
NEW MUSIC: @BigSean Feat. @MacMiller – Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscrapers
That boy Big Sean is working!! Not sure whether this is going on the G.O.O.D. Music Compilation or his Sophomore LP… Either way check out new tune with Sean & Mac Miller Produced by Drumma Boy after the jump. DJ RellyRell
