The estate of late soul legend Barry White is indirectly involved in the war between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
White’s surviving family launches a legal battle against Rodney-O and Joe Cooley over Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar’s hit single “Like That.”
The Barry White Family Trust, represented by Barry White’s widow, Glodine B. White, and Jack W. Perry, allege that “Like That” illegally samples White’s iconic 1973 song “I’m Gonna Love You More” Just a little, baby.” Number
The lawsuit claims the bass line in “Like That” originated directly from White’s original composition. Number
“Like That” samples Rodney-O and Joe Cooley’s 1986 song “Everternity Bass,” which they claim also infringes on White’s copyright. Number
Interestingly, Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar have not been named as defendants in the lawsuit—at least not yet. Number
The lawsuit states that the artists and their associated record labels are believed to have been indemnified by Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, shielding them from immediate legal action. Number
However, if compensation proves insufficient, the plaintiff leaves the door open for future claims.
“Like That” dominated the charts and sparked one of the fiercest rivalries in hip-hop.
The song sparked a lyrical feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, adding another layer of drama to an already controversial album.
The Barry White Trust is seeking damages in excess of $1 million, citing unauthorized copying, digital download and streaming revenue, and other copyright infringements. Number
