Kanye West has settled a lawsuit over a sample he used on his “Bound 2”. According to Billboard, paperwork was filed earlier this month to discontinue the lawsuit brought by Ricky Spicer, whose voice is heard on the 2013 song.
Spicer is a former member of a group called The Ponderosa Twins Plus One. He sued West, Roc-A-Fella Records, Universal Music Group and Island Def Jam Music Group back in late 2013, claiming he and his group’s 1971 song, also called “Bound”, was used on the “Yeezus” track without his consent.
He also stated that he hadn’t received any compensation despite the massive success of ‘Ye’s song. He was seeking an injunction as well as damages for alleged violations of New York civil right of publicity law (section 51), unjust enrichment and common law copyright infringement.
Spicer’s voice can be heard in the “Bound 2” chorus as he sings, “Bound, bound/ Bound to fall in love.” Details about the settlement are unavailable.
