Intellectual Property
May 6, 2026
Attorneys clash over permission to use songs in Ye trial
Testimony in a copyright case against Ye centers on whether he had permission to use disputed music on "Donda," with plaintiffs alleging theft and the defense citing royalties and artist approval.
The rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, planned to testify Wednesday in a copyright trial over whether he had permission to use disputed music on his Grammy-winning album "Donda," attorneys said.
The trial began Monday with opening statements and testimony.
Irene Y. Lee of Russ August & Kabat, appearing for plaintiffs Artist Revenue Advocates, pointed to deposition testimony in which Ye admitted to using the original music during a widely streamed 2021...
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