Ice Spice is being taken to court over her popular track “In Ha Mood.” A rapper and his producer allege that she unlawfully copied their work.
Ice Spice is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from D.Chamberz, who claims to have written, recorded, and released a song titled “In That Mood” a year prior to her hit single.
According to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, D.Chamberz asserts that he distributed his song across major digital platforms in January 2022, and he believes that Ice Spice’s producer heard it on the radio long before her song was released.
He alleges that Ice Spice’s song mimics the beat, lyrics, hook, rhythmic structure, metrical placement, and narrative context of his own track.
As for how “In That Mood” allegedly came to Ice Spice’s attention, D.Chamberz claims to have performed it numerous times in NYC venues near where Ice and her producer, Riot, reside.
D.Chamberz also alleges that his song received airplay on Hot 97 FM in NYC, and he suspects that Riot likely heard it, supported by social media evidence.
Ice Spice’s song has achieved gold certification, with its music video amassing over 45 million views on YouTube. D.Chamberz is seeking at least half of the song’s publishing and other earnings, in addition to damages.
Ice Spice’s camp has been approached for comments, but no response has been received thus far.
FAQs
What is Ice Spice being sued for?
Ice Spice is being sued for alleged copyright infringement over her song “In Ha Mood” by D.Chamberz, who claims she copied his work.
What does D.Chamberz allege in the lawsuit?
D.Chamberz asserts that Ice Spice’s song mimics the beat, lyrics, hook, rhythmic structure, metrical placement, and narrative context of his track “In That Mood.”
Conclusion
The lawsuit against Ice Spice highlights the importance of originality in the music industry. It’s crucial for artists and producers to respect intellectual property rights and avoid unauthorized use of others’ work. As the case unfolds, the outcome will likely have implications for copyright protection and infringement in the music business.