# Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Sued Over Alleged Sample Theft Producers claim their work was misappropriated after a private phone call conversation. - **Source:** [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [entertainment](https://brifing.si/c/entertainment) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/aa174d98-0f9a-4f54-b428-fbc224c1c009 ## Unauthorized Sampling Allegations Producers Jaraed Deal and Marlon Barrow filed a lawsuit against Ye and Ty Dolla $ign. They allege the duo used an uncleared sample in the 2023 track Vultures. The song served as the lead single for the album Vultures 1, which reached the number 38 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. ## Direct Access Claim The plaintiffs argue that proving access will be straightforward in this specific case. They claim Marlon Barrow has a decades-long personal relationship with Ty Dolla $ign. According to the court filing, Ty heard the music playing in the background during a phone call and requested a copy of the original track. ## Broken Licensing Agreement Barrow reportedly shared the track with the expectation that a formal licensing deal would be negotiated. The lawsuit states that no such agreement was ever finalized or signed by the parties. Despite the lack of consent, the producers claim the sample was integrated into the final version of the song Vultures. ## Disputed Credit and Compensation While Barrow is credited as a producer on the track, the lawsuit asserts that neither he nor Deal consented to the sample usage. They claim they have received no payment for their work. The legal team describes the situation as a blatant disregard for their artistic contributions and established intellectual property rights. ## Rejected Settlement Offers In 2024, representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign reportedly proposed a buy-out settlement to resolve the dispute. Deal and Barrow rejected this offer, deeming it insufficient for the damages incurred. The producers state they have suffered significant financial harm and severe emotional distress due to the unauthorized use of work. ## Pattern of Legal Challenges This case marks one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed against Ye regarding unlicensed sampling throughout his career. The album Vultures 1 has faced multiple legal battles, including claims from the Donna Summer estate and various Memphis-based rappers. Ye has previously testified that he feels exploited by such legal actions. ## Recent Legal Precedents The legal landscape for music sampling remains contentious for high-profile artists. In May, Ye lost a jury trial concerning an uncleared sample in a Donda demo track. These recurring incidents highlight the ongoing tension between creative production processes and the strict enforcement of copyright laws within the modern music industry. ## Industry Implications The lawsuit emphasizes the fundamental right of artists to control how their creative output is utilized commercially. As the case proceeds, it underscores the necessity of clear licensing documentation in collaborative music environments. Representatives for Ye and Ty Dolla $ign have not yet provided a public comment regarding these specific allegations. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-lawsuit-stole-vultures-sample/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._