Kanye West Fined $438K for Uncredited Sample in Hurricane
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 2:01
Kanye West, now Ye, hit with $438,558 copyright infringement bill for sampling unreleased track in Hurricane without permission. Despite initial offer of 10%, plaintiffs seek justice for working artists, marking their first case with Artist Revenue Advocates.
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