Dispute Over Song Idea Erupts into Copyright Lawsuit Involving Travis Scott, SZA, and Future

Travis Scott, SZA and Future are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over their hit collaboration “Telekinesis.” The song, which was released in 2023, has become a massive hit, but it seems that the success of the track has also led to some controversy.

According to reports, Texas-based artist, songwriter, and producer Scott Westover is claiming that he came up with the idea for the song and shared it with Travis Scott, SZA and Future before they ultimately recorded and released “Telekinesis.” Westover alleges that he was never properly credited or compensated for his work on the track, and as a result, he has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the three artists.

The suit claims that Westover initially pitched the idea for “Telekinesis” to Travis Scott in 2022. At the time, Westover claims that Scott expressed interest in working together on the song, but ultimately decided not to proceed with the collaboration.

However, according to the complaint, Westover then shared his idea with SZA and Future, who allegedly ended up using it to create “Telekinesis” without giving him proper credit or compensation. The suit alleges that this is a clear violation of copyright law.

Westover is seeking unspecified damages as well as an injunction to stop Travis Scott, SZA, and Future from further exploiting his idea. The lawsuit has raised questions about the music industry’s treatment of songwriters and producers, particularly those who are often overlooked or undercompensated for their work.

The controversy comes at a sensitive time for all parties involved. Travis Scott is still reeling from the tragic events that unfolded during his Astroworld festival in November 2022. SZA has been open about her own experiences with mental health and the pressures of fame, while Future has faced criticism over his lyrics and public statements.

As the lawsuit moves forward, it will be interesting to see how these high-profile artists respond to the allegations and whether any of them are ultimately found liable for copyright infringement.

Source: www.billboard.com