Beyoncé’s Company Parkwood Fights ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample Lawsuit: ‘Meritless’

Beyoncé's company, Parkwood, is fighting a lawsuit over the use of a sample from the song 'Alien Superstar' in one of their dance hits. According to court papers filed by Parkwood, they followed proper licensing procedure for the sample, making the lawsuit 'meritless'.

The lawsuit was filed by the creators of 'Alien Superstar', who claim that Parkwood used their song without permission. However, Parkwood argues that they obtained the necessary licenses and permissions to use the sample.

This is not the first time that Parkwood has been involved in a lawsuit over sampling. In the past, they have been sued by artists who claim that they used their work without permission. However, Parkwood has always maintained that they follow proper procedures and obtain the necessary licenses.

The outcome of this lawsuit is still uncertain, but it is clear that Parkwood is fighting hard to defend their use of the sample. As the music industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these types of lawsuits play out.

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[1] Beyoncé’s Company Parkwood Fights ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample Lawsuit: ‘Meritless’