You don't have to sample an entire song for it to be ripping somebody off. And also the basis of Sorry is almost built around that part and it's probably the most recognizable part of the songHonestly she has a case and will probably win/ settle. It's not on Bieber but more skrillex and the other producers. It's like they heard the hook from the beginning of her song, and added a few effects to it and sent it out
Other than the beginning both songs are very different. Just one small looped sample, but everyone want to make it seem like it was a complete ripoff.
But to your other point, it's likely not a malicious act and somebody just forgot to clear it
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