Ty Dolla $ign Settles Memphis Rap Sample Lawsuit, Kanye Case Continues

Ty Dolla $ign has reached a preliminary settlement with a group of Memphis rappers who accused him and Kanye West of using an uncleared sample from the 1994 song "Drink a Yak (Part 2)" on the track "Fuk Sumn" from their collaborative album Vultures 1. The plaintiffs, Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky, and the late Kilo G, have confirmed they are dropping their claims against Ty Dolla $ign and Create Music Group but will continue pursuing legal action against Kanye West and his Yeezy Record Label. This case is one of several copyright infringement lawsuits West has faced over alleged unauthorized sampling since 2019, including a high-profile settlement with Donna Summer's estate last year. Ty Dolla $ign has reportedly distanced himself from West amid the ongoing controversies and is focusing on his solo career, while West remains embroiled in litigation and public controversies. The settlement with Ty Dolla $ign is expected to be finalized soon, but no details have been disclosed, and West's legal battles continue independently. The ongoing dispute highlights the persistent challenges surrounding sample clearance in hip-hop collaborations involving West.