Alice Merton Sues Kanye West Over Unauthorized Sample and Antisemitic Remarks

The German singer-songwriter accuses West of copyright infringement and cites his public antisemitic comments as grounds for refusing to clear the sample.

Alice Merton filed a federal lawsuit against Kanye West, alleging he used an unauthorized sample of her song 'Blindside' in his track 'Gun to My Head.'
Merton claims she denied West's request to clear the sample in February 2024, citing his antisemitic and racist remarks as incompatible with her values.
The lawsuit highlights Merton's personal connection to the Holocaust as a descendant of survivors and her refusal to associate with West due to his behavior.
West included the disputed track as a bonus on his 'Vultures 2' album, despite Merton's rejection, leading to backlash and threats from his fans against her.
This lawsuit adds to West's ongoing controversies, including his history of antisemitic comments and multiple legal disputes over unauthorized music sampling.