Nicki Minaj Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Hit Song "Starships"

Nicki Minaj is being sued for copyright infringement over her hit song "Starships".


In detail, musician Clive Tanaka has filed a lawsuit against Minaj, producer RedOne and songwriters Carl Falk, Wayne Hector and Rami Yacoub.

He states they copied "substantial portions" of his song "Neu Chicago" for the chart-topping single, which reached number two in the UK last year.


Tanaka, who has never revealed his true identity, had lawyer Christopher Niro file legal documents on his behalf in Chicago court on Wednesday.

Neu Chicago has amassed 100,000 listens on YouTube and was licensed for two major television commercials in Scandinavia. 





The lawsuit alleges RedOne, Carl and Rami, who have all lived in neighbouring Sweden, had "a very good opportunity" to hear the song.

According to the Chicago Tribune newspaper, Niro explains: "We believe (the songs) are similar to the point that it is nearly impossible for it to be a coincidence."

Clive is looking for compensation for the damage done to his "professional reputation and goodwill" following the song's release in March 2012, as well as all the profits Minaj and her collaborators have earned from "Starships".

This isn't the first time Minaj has faced legal worries.









In 2010, Nicki was sued for allegedly destroying a pink Lamborghini sports car she rented for her Massive Attack music video shoot.


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