Rapper Lil Wayne sued for Stones copyright breach (Reuters)

 
Reuters - A musical publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" sued U.S. rapper Lil Wayne on Thursday, saying he released an altered version of the song without permission. (link)

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Rapper Lil Wayne sued for Stones copyright breach (Reuters)
Reuters - A musical publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" sued U.S. rapper Lil Wayne on Thursday, saying he released an altered version of the song without permission.
Rapper Lil Wayne sued for Stones copyright breach
Reuters - A musical publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" sued U.S. rapper Lil Wayne on Thursday, saying he released an altered version of the song without permission.
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