Donald Glover Accused of Stealing ‘This is America’.
Glover has been sued by Emelike Nwosuocha for his Grammy-winning song, “This is America.” .
Nwosuocha, who goes by Kidd Wes, is alleging that Glover stole his track, “Made in America,” which was released in 2016.
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The lawsuit claims there is a “practically identical” flow and “nearly-identical” chorus.
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... Nearly-identical unique rhythmic, lyrical, and thematic compositional and performance content contained in the chorus – or ‘hook’ – sections that are the centerpieces of both songs, Kidd Wes Lawsuit, via 'The Guardian'.
Kidd Wes also reportedly enlisted the help of a musicologist to compare the two tracks.
He concluded that there were “similarities” in the “melodic contour” and “rhythmic triplet flow,” as well as lines that were “likely not coincidences.”.
Kidd Wes is seeking a trial and damages that include the loss of profits and opportunities.
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Glover has not yet publicly responded to the accusations.
