Vincent
Peters claimed music rapper Kanye West copied portions of his 2006 song
“Stronger”. West’s 2007 song by the same name, as well as Peters’ song both
reference 19th century philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche’s idiom: “That which
does not kill us makes us stronger.”
All Hip Hop reports, Judge Diane Wood of the 7th
Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Kanye West regarding a two years old copyright
infringement lawsuit against him.
Wood
found that “although the fact that both songs quote from a 19th century German
philosopher might, at first blush, seem to be an unusual coincidence, West
correctly notes that the aphorism has been repeatedly invoked in song lyrics
over the past century.”
Judge
Wood concluded the court was “not persuaded that the similarities alleged by Vince P rise to
the level of copyright infringement.”
West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His five solo albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. As of 2012, West has won a total of eighteen Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time.
In addition to his pursuits in music, West is a film director and fashion designer. His current claim to fame is his dalliance with TV personality Kim Kardashian. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have already been dating far longer than her 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries lasted, and Huffington Post reports their relationship is reportedly going so well that Kanye is counting down the days before he can pop the question.
Other Sources say that the 35-year-old rapper has already asked his personal jeweler to design an engagement ring for Kim, which will incorporate diamonds and rubies from his late mother Donda's jewelry collection. The reports say that West is planning to propose just as soon as Kardashian's divorce is finalized, but that doesn't mean it will be anytime soon. The 31-year-old reality star filed for divorce from Humphries on October 31, but proceedings continue to drag out as depositions are ongoing and a trial date has yet to be set.
Good luck with that, Kanye.
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