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Beyoncé’s Sample Saga Unfolds | Hip-Hop News
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Queen Bey’s Renaissance track “Alien Superstar” is in legal hot water after a lawsuit claims the song improperly samples John Holiday’s “Moonraker.” While Beyoncé’s team secured a license from Holiday post-release, the real twist? Hirose Enterprise alleges Holiday never had the rights to grant that permission, as he allegedly transferred ownership years ago. Now they’re demanding an injunction and damages, forcing fans to wonder: can a global hit survive a sample dispute?
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