Backstreet Boys vs. Kanye West: Legal battle brewing over sampled song on Ye’s “Vulture” album

Rapper Kanye West may be facing legal troubles over a song on his upcoming album, “Vulture.” It has been reported that West did not obtain permission from the Backstreet Boys to use their hit song, “Everybody,” on his album.

Sources close to the boyband claim that West never reached out to them for approval. The song in question heavily samples the Backstreet Boys’ original track, with their vocals prominently featured before rapper Ty Dolla Sign enters and sings the original lyrics.

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Rapper Kanye West may be facing legal troubles over a song on his upcoming album, “Vulture.” It has been reported that West did not obtain permission from the Backstreet Boys to use their hit song, “Everybody,” on his album.

Sources close to the boyband claim that West never reached out to them for approval. The song in question heavily samples the Backstreet Boys’ original track, with their vocals prominently featured before rapper Ty Dolla Sign enters and sings the original lyrics.

This lack of clearance from the Backstreet Boys poses a major problem for West, as he is expected to release his highly anticipated album sometime this week. TMZ reports that it is unclear whether West attempted to contact the boyband and was turned away, or if he simply neglected to ask for permission to use their song.

This controversy comes on the heels of West’s album launch event in Miami, where he showcased his new music. In attendance were West’s wife, Bianca Censori, and their children. Censori was seen playing the role of mom as she held their youngest daughter, Chicago, close while making their way to the venue.

Ye has been facing backlash for many reasons
Despite facing backlash last year for his anti-Semitic remarks, West has received a lot of support for his new music. Censori reportedly defended him against criticism over offensive lyrics on his album. The rapper faced criticism after snippet videos circulated of him singing derogatory remarks about Jewish people during a performance. The American Jewish Committee condemned his remarks as “sad and pathetic,” expressing concern that they could increase anti-Semitism.