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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj’s use of lyrics and vocal melodies from Tracy Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” did not constitute copyright infringement, a federal court in California ruled, finding Minaj’s song “Sorry” constituted fair use.

LOS ANGELES — Nicki Minaj’s use of lyrics and vocal melodies from Tracy Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” did not constitute copyright infringement, a federal court in California ruled, finding Minaj’s song “Sorry” constituted fair use. 

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