Ye and Ty Dolla Sign Reach Settlement with Donna Summer Estate in 'Vultures 1' Copyright Dispute
Longtime collaborators Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla have settled a copyright dispute with Donna Summer's estate over the alleged use of the singer’s 1977 hit “I Feel Love.”
According to legal documents obtained by People, the track “Good (Don’t Die)” from Ye and Ty’s 2024 album Vultures 1, which features a sample of the disco classic, will be removed from circulation and wiped off all streaming platforms. In addition to their agreement, each party will cover their respective legal costs.
Summer’s widow, Bruce Sudano, filed a lawsuit in February, accusing Ye of having “shamelessly used instantly recognizable portions” of the song despite having been “explicitly denied” permission to do so.
“Summer’s estate … wanted no association with West’s controversial history and specifically rejected West’s proposed use,” her lawyers wrote. “In the face of this rejection, defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal I Feel Love and use it without permission.” The song was pulled from streaming platforms.
Larry Stein, the lead counsel for Summer's estate, told Billboard that Ye is prohibited from using the singer's music in the future. “We did not license the song,” Stein stated. “As part of the settlement, they have agreed not to distribute or otherwise use the song. So we got what we wanted.”
Ye faced similar accusations from rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. The 75-year-old accused the Grammy winner of using a portion of a 1983 live performance of “War Pigs” without his permission on Vultures 1.
