Kanye West’s latest track, “Vultures 1,” is under scrutiny as the estate of Donna Summer alleges unauthorized use of an interpolation from her 1977 hit “I Feel Love.”
Allegations of Copyright Infringement:
The estate of Donna Summer asserts that “Vultures 1” incorporates a melody resembling the iconic tune from “I Feel Love,” despite Kanye West’s purported denial of permission to use the song.
The disputed lyric “Oh, I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive” in “Vultures 1” is claimed to closely resemble the melody of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love,” prompting allegations of copyright infringement.
Response from Donna Summer’s Estate:
A statement posted on the official Donna Summer Instagram account accuses Kanye West of changing the lyrics or utilizing artificial intelligence to circumvent the denial of permission to use “I Feel Love.”
Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne also criticized Kanye West, alleging that he used a sample without permission and denouncing him as an antisemite. Osbourne claims that West used the sample at a listening event despite being refused permission.
Denouncement from the Osbourne Family:
Sharon Osbourne, the wife of Ozzy Osbourne, reiterated their refusal to associate with Kanye West, citing his alleged antisemitic remarks and criticizing his actions regarding unauthorized sample use.
