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Brian Damage · 01-02-2008, 09:58 PM

Blues singer Syl Johnson is suing stars including Michael Jackson, Will Smith and Tupac Shakur for copyright infringement, claiming they illegally sampled his song Different Strokes without giving him credit for the track.

The veteran star filed suit recently in an Illinois court, claiming Jackson's hit Blood on the Dance Floor, Smith's Who Stole the D.J. and the late Shakur's Peep Game all used his song - without paying for the rights to do so.

Johnson - real name Sylvester Thompson has also filed papers against the legendary rap group N.W.A. for their song Real N--gaz Don't Die, and KRS-One, for his track Criminal Minded.

The respective acts' record labels have also been named in the legal papers.

Johnson is seeking unspecified damages, reports TMZ.com.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Dean Winchester · 01-02-2008, 10:31 PM

sounds like he just wants to sue anyone more famous than him. Considering Tupac is dead, what's the point?

Ireneparalegal · 01-02-2008, 10:55 PM

I always

when I read abt these people who sue WAAAAAAY AFTER THE FACT.

Where the hell was he all this time? In a cave?

catlover79 · 01-02-2008, 11:46 PM

What a moron!!

AKA · 01-03-2008, 12:28 AM

At press time, World Entertainment News Network couldn't reach Tupac for a comment.

Ireneparalegal · 01-03-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA

At press time, World Entertainment News Network couldn't reach Tupac for a comment.

88survivor · 01-03-2008, 01:20 AM

LOL. Michael's nose were certainly flip upside down.

waichingliu81 · 01-03-2008, 09:29 AM

why did he have to wait such a long time not to do nothing, only to do consider taking action NOW? as for tupac, yeah he's dead, he's been dead for 11 or 12 years already. if he does sue tupac then he's have to go through his mother i suppose or whoever owns his back catalogue of material

coffield3 · 01-03-2008, 11:49 AM

freshprinceofLA · 01-03-2008, 06:20 PM

This guy should be sued for being STUPID!!

Dean Winchester · 01-03-2008, 06:21 PM

I am surprised this guy wants to admit he even purchased a copy of Blood On The Dance Floor, WTF was Michael singing about a woman dancing during that time of month?

catlover79 · 01-03-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I am surprised this guy wants to admit he even purchased a copy of Blood On The Dance Floor, WTF was Michael singing about a woman dancing during that time of month?

Thanks for that mental image, John!!! EWWWWWWWWWWWW...

Cactus Jack · 01-03-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I am surprised this guy wants to admit he even purchased a copy of Blood On The Dance Floor, WTF was Michael singing about a woman dancing during that time of month?

Remidns of a ceratin scene in Superbad LOL

Ireneparalegal · 01-03-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I am surprised this guy wants to admit he even purchased a copy of Blood On The Dance Floor, WTF was Michael singing about a woman dancing during that time of month?

It sounds like that doesn't it?

Or it really is abt a blood gang member at a club dancin'.

catlover79 · 01-03-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMuppetFromtheFutu

Remidns of a ceratin scene in Superbad LOL

01-02-2008, 09:58 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Blues Singer Sues Michael Jackson, Will Smith, Tupac Blues singer Syl Johnson is suing stars including Michael Jackson, Will Smith and Tupac Shakur for copyright infringement, claiming they illegally sampled his song Different Strokes without giving him credit for the track. The veteran star filed suit recently in an Illinois court, claiming Jackson's hit Blood on the Dance Floor, Smith's Who Stole the D.J. and the late Shakur's Peep Game all used his song - without paying for the rights to do so. Johnson - real name Sylvester Thompson has also filed papers against the legendary rap group N.W.A. for their song Real N--gaz Don't Die, and KRS-One, for his track Criminal Minded. The respective acts' record labels have also been named in the legal papers. Johnson is seeking unspecified damages, reports TMZ.com. (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	sounds like he just wants to sue anyone more famous than him. Considering Tupac is dead, what's the point?

01-03-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	At press time, World Entertainment News Network couldn't reach Tupac for a comment.

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88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	LOL. Michael's nose were certainly flip upside down.

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waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	why did he have to wait such a long time not to do nothing, only to do consider taking action NOW? as for tupac, yeah he's dead, he's been dead for 11 or 12 years already. if he does sue tupac then he's have to go through his mother i suppose or whoever owns his back catalogue of material

01-03-2008, 06:21 PM	#11
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I am surprised this guy wants to admit he even purchased a copy of Blood On The Dance Floor, WTF was Michael singing about a woman dancing during that time of month?