Katy Perry Is Being Sued by Christian Rappers Lecrae, Flame and John Reilly

Katy Perry is being sued by Christian rappers Lecrae, Flame and John Reilly for plagiarising her hit "Dark Horse" from their 2009 song "Joyful Noise."
"Dark Horse" which features rapper Juicy J was released on September 17, 2013 by Capitol Records as the first promotional single to Perry's fourth album "Prism." Cho'zyn Boy, the producer of the song "Joyful Noise", which features Lecrae and John Reilly, explained that Perry's song is essentially the same as "Joyful Noise", only ten BPM slower in tempo and one octave higher in pitch. In addition to the infringement claims, the suit claims that "by any measure, the devoutly religious message of 'Joyful Noise' has been irreparably tarnished by its association with the witchcraft, paganism, black magic, and Illuminati imagery evoked by the same music in 'Dark Horse'".
Ironically, Katy Perry started out as a Christian artist when she released a Gospel album entitled "Katy Hudson" on March 6, 2001. Also, this is also the second time Perry's album Prism has spawned a single with a similar sound to an existing song. First single Roar appeared to be influenced by the Sara Bareilles song "Brave." Not only did Bareilles have no problem with the nod to her song, ironically after Roar's success "Brave" belatedly became a hit, also helped by use in a TV commercial.
Tags : katy perry dark horse katy perry kate perry sued katy perry lawsuit katy perry 2014 katy perry lecrae Lecrae Flame john reilly dr. luke max martin
Hot Trends
-
Here Are Lyrics to Charity Gayle's "Name Above All Names"
-
Matt Maher Reveals How Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison Inspired His New Song
-
The LeFevre Quartet Announces 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
-
The 3 Heath Brothers Introduce Us to the Next Generation of Gospel Music
-
Steven Curtis Chapman Remembers Daughter Maria 15 Years After Her Tragic Death
-
LEELAND Shares the Story Behind their New Single "You're Not Done"
-
Rhett Walker to Perform on FOX & Friends
-
Dr. David Jeremiah Had a Fall & Cancels All Speaking Engagements for "Singing in the Sun"
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Hinson Family’s Jordy Is Engaged To Logan Smith
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham's “Love Of God”
-
Huey P. Williams of the Gospel Group, the Jackson Southernaires, Has Died
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Patrick Mayberry's "Real Help"
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Nicole Serrano, Former Member of Red Rocks Worship & Vocalist for Chris Tomlin, Says She's a Lesbian
Most Popular
-
Here Are Lyrics to Charity Gayle's "Name Above All Names"
-
Matt Maher Reveals How Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison Inspired His New Song
-
The LeFevre Quartet Announces 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration
-
The 3 Heath Brothers Introduce Us to the Next Generation of Gospel Music
-
Steven Curtis Chapman Remembers Daughter Maria 15 Years After Her Tragic Death
-
LEELAND Shares the Story Behind their New Single "You're Not Done"
-
Rhett Walker to Perform on FOX & Friends
-
Dr. David Jeremiah Had a Fall & Cancels All Speaking Engagements for "Singing in the Sun"
-
Hillsong Worship Former Leader Miriam Webster Gets Married
-
Hinson Family’s Jordy Is Engaged To Logan Smith
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham's “Love Of God”
-
Huey P. Williams of the Gospel Group, the Jackson Southernaires, Has Died
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Patrick Mayberry's "Real Help"
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Nicole Serrano, Former Member of Red Rocks Worship & Vocalist for Chris Tomlin, Says She's a Lesbian