Victory Boyd Sues Travis Scott Over Copyright

Travis Scott, SZA, and Future are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Roc Nation artist Victory Boyd in Manhattan federal court, accusing them of copying her 2019 song 'Like The Way It Sounds' for their 2023 hit 'Telekinesis.' Boyd claims she shared her song with Kanye West, who recorded a version before allegedly passing it to Scott, who then worked with SZA and Future to create 'Telekinesis' without her permission. The lawsuit asserts that the defendants intentionally used Boyd's lyrics and melodies, with the track reportedly achieving significant commercial success, including 11 weeks on the Hot 100. Boyd's legal complaint also highlights that she was credited as a co-writer in the song's metadata but insists she did not authorize its use. Additionally, luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet is named in the suit for using 'Telekinesis' in an advertising campaign without proper licensing. The case raises critical questions about copyright rights in the music industry and the responsibilities of artists in using others' works.