Rappers Raekwon, Method Man, RZA and Ghostface Killah are taking their turn in the world of lawsuits when it comes to copyright infringement. Bridgeport Music/Westbound Records recently filed a lawsuit against the clan for an illegally used portion of a sample on the song ‘New Wu’. The song with the sample in question appeared on Raekwon’s 2009 album Only Buitl 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II.

 

According to the lawsuit the song samples a four measure (12 seconds) portion of the 1971 song ‘I’ve Changed’ by the Magictones. “These four measures have been sped up approximately 8.9%, making them last approximately 10 seconds and raising their key by one step from E minor to F# minor,” the lawsuit reads. The company is also suing for unfair competition and their lawyer fees.

 

Hopefully, for the Clan, this is not the case but if so I guess they’ll be passing their stacks Bridgeport Music/Westbound Records’ way.