Kanye West Sued Over “Good Lifeâ€

[tha sun child]

A Maryland based songwriter has filed a lawsuit suit against Kanye West over what he says is the unauthorized use of a sample from one of his songs on the rapper's hit single "Good Life," from his 2007 album Graduation. According to court records obtained by TMZ.com, Dayna "DMystro" Staggs says that Kanye failed to obtain the proper license to use elements of the song "Volume of Good Life." Staggs further argues that Kanye's version contains "vulgar and offensive" content that could damage the songwriter's reputation. The plaintiff is seeking a 85% of the proceeds from global sales of the track. The suit, filed on March 20, also names Jay-Z, Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music label, Rocafella Records and BMI. Interestingly, the video for "Good Life" is posted on Staggs Myspace page and he also mentions the Kanye's use of the sample in his bio. A spokesman for Kanye declined comment when contacted by XXLMag.com.

 

[im out chea]

 

[theotherai9]

This is like that man who sued MJ because they look alike.

People will do anything for money.

 

[spot rusherz]

 

[irapthough]

What ?

 

[cq45]

Interestingly, the video for "Good Life" is posted on Staggs Myspace page and he also mentions the Kanye's use of the sample in his bio. A spokesman for Kanye declined comment when contacted by XXLMag.com.

how you gonna have a song by a man you are sueing on your myspace.

 

[NotoriousLEEdope]

Seems like ol' boy is just tryna get a buck. It makes no sense to have the man's song on your MySpace and mention that he sampled your song in your bioas if you view it as being a highlight of your career and then turn around and sue the man. If you were really salty about an uncleared sample, youwould've detested everything having to do with the track. I wonder if this will even hold in court. SMH.

 

[twol8]

man 85 percent is one huge cut of the check. This inspired me to write my new post. check it out.
www.hiphopheartbeats.blogspot.com

 

[finessesosa]

 

[treewing]

 

[aliq87]

man thats crazy ppl like this piss me off!

 

[kash55]

 

[ejm205]

what part of the song was used in Goodlife because I thought MJ's PYT was used to sample. And why isnt Toomp being sued he produced the record

 

[houser34]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[meth68]

85%.....BALLIN!!! lol

 

[scienz of life]

Damage his reputation?

Who the hell does this guy think he is?

 

[joe cool23]

I came in here thinking QD and MJ were suing Kanye.

 

[seymore cake]

 

[j diction]

plaintiff is seeking a 85%....

well got daaayuum take it all why dont you

 

[memphisboi55]

tsk tsk

 

[send one]

Dayna "DMystro" Staggs

 

[la fitted hat 310]

He probablied samples the begining of the song where t-pain is saying welcome to the good life, like you know what i mean

 

[jesusshuttlesworth34]

That is the American Way. Sad, but true.

 

[numba1kickrocka]

so this guy is sueing instead of Mj sueing when pyt is the main beat this guy is just sad

 

[chriscendo]

"this will get thrown out the window faster than a tony yayo double album"