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Kanye West has been accused of plagiarism during a hearing at the New York District Court in Manhattan.
IOF, a New Jersey group, have said that West, along with rapper Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, stole the lyrics and beats from their song 'Straight Like That', to create the 2003 hit 'Stand Up'.
The words "like that" are at issue in the case, and appear more than 80 times in both songs.
In the IOF track, the phrase "straight like that" is used, while in the Ludacris tune, the words "just like that" appear.
Both Ludacris and West - who co-produced 'Stand Up' - are expected to testify at the trial, BBC News reports.
Christine Lepera, lawyer for the defendants, has already criticised the case, telling the court: "There are scores of songs out there with the words 'like that' with that type of rhythm. None of you can monopolise certain expressions."
She then went on to clap her hands to demonstrate the simple beat of both songs and that neither could claim to have an original rhythm, and asked the jurors: "Do you think your three-year-old can do that?"
'Straight Like That' was not a hit for IOF and only could be heard on a few college radio stations during 2001, whereas Ludacris' 'Stand Up' sold more than 500,000 copies.
IOF's lawyer Mel Sachs however claims that Ludacris "had access to the song on numerous occasions" and that promotional copies of 'Straight Like That' had been sent out to one of the rapper's record companies.
Sachs told the jury: "(IOF) put a lot of time and effort into doing this song and then it was taken away from them."
In order to determine liability, the trial is expected to last a week. If liability is then found, a second phase of action will occur to assess damages.
Noel Gallagher has branded Amy Winehouse a "junkie f**k-up".
The Oasis guitarist says the singer, who has a well-documented problem with heroin and crack-cocaine, is a drug addict because she can't handle the pressures of fame and having a hit album.
He fumed to Blender magazine: "People like Amy have got no pride in themselves. My message to her would be, 'Go make another record, or did the pressure of this one fry your little brain so you became a ju read more
For the last decade Enrique Iglesias’ Latin-flavoured pop has carved its way into the hearts of music fans across the globe. In the UK alone the Madrid-born and Miami-raised star has sold 2.2 million albums and 1.6m singles, the biggest of which – in inimitable 'Hero’ – is still doing sterling service as a backing track to teary X Factor scenes.
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Desdemona Plays Pop, the best 80s night in London kicks off their new residency at the recently refurbished 02 Academy, Islington with a very special themed night honouring Michael Jackson.
A night celebrating the music, dance and fashion of the world’s ultimate pop icon.
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#1 Author: (19 Jul 2009 11:02) Kanye West accused of stealing music - Along with rapper Ludacris
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Noel Gallagher has branded Amy Winehouse a "junkie f**k-up". 
For the last decade Enrique Iglesias’ Latin-flavoured pop has carved its way into the hearts of music fans across the globe. In the UK alone the Madrid-born and Miami-raised star has sold 2.2 million albums and 1.6m singles, the biggest of which – in inimitable 'Hero’ – is still doing sterling service as a backing track to teary X Factor scenes. 
Desdemona Plays Pop, the best 80s night in London kicks off their new residency at the recently refurbished 02 Academy, Islington with a very special themed night honouring Michael Jackson.
