Ye (formerly Kanye West) is facing a new lawsuit filed by a group of Memphis rappers, who accuse him and Ty Dolla $ign of copyright infringement over their track “Fuk Sumn.” The lawsuit alleges that the song contains unauthorised samples from “Drink a Yak (Part 2),” a 1994 track by Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky, and the late Kilo G, without obtaining proper clearance. According to the plaintiffs, Ye’s representatives initially sought permission to sample the song, but after negotiations stalled, the track was released without a license.

The lawsuit describes the use of the 1994 track as “blatant” and easily identifiable, with distinct lyrics from Criminal Manne and Kilo G appearing prominently in “Fuk Sumn.” Despite months of attempts to resolve the matter, including negotiations that continued after the song’s release, the plaintiffs claim they were informed that Ye had dismissed his legal team, leaving him without proper legal representation. When new counsel was brought in, further discussions reportedly broke down.

This lawsuit is the latest in a series of similar legal challenges Ye has faced in recent years over unlicensed sampling. Since 2019, he has been involved in multiple copyright infringement cases, including a high-profile settlement with the estate of Donna Summer earlier this year. The plaintiffs contend that Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have continued to profit from the unauthorised use of their music, with “Fuk Sumn” generating over 150 million streams on Spotify. Representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have not commented on the matter.