Tracy Chapman Sues Nicki Minaj for Using Chapman’s ‘Baby Can I Hold You’ in Rapper’s Song
The Infringing Work incorporates the lyrics and voice melody of the Composition, its most recognizable and memorable parts,” the case says. “The Composition’s lyrics and vocal melody comprise approximately half of the Infringing Work, and are easily recognizable and identifiable as Chapman’s.” As per to the case, the “Barbie Dreams” rapper (whose real name is …