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Rapper Plies Drops Lawsuit, Leaves Door Open for Future Claims

3/18/2025

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Summary

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Rapper Plies has decided to withdraw his copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy, who allegedly sampled his 2008 hit “Me and My Goons” in their new track “Wanna Be.” By dismissing the case “without prejudice,” he leaves the door open for future legal action.

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Historical Context

Rapper Plies' decision to withdraw his copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion and others reflects ongoing tensions in music copyright law. Historically, copyright disputes have evolved since the Statute of Anne in 1710, which established authors' rights. Modern cases often involve sampling and derivative works, highlighting the balance between artistic expression and copyright protection, as seen in landmark cases like "Blurred Lines" and "Get Free."

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Rapper Plies has decided to withdraw his copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy, who allegedly sampled his 2008 hit “Me and My Goons” in their new track “Wanna Be.” By dismissing the case “without prejudice,” he leaves the door open for future legal action.

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