Tracy Chapman Wins Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj

Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman performs in Carhaix-Plouguer, France, in 2006.

According to the suit, Minaj rerecorded the lyrics and vocal melody of Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” without permission. Minaj will pay the singer-songwriter $450,000 in an order of judgment.

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According to the suit, Minaj rerecorded the lyrics and vocal melody of Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” without permission. Minaj will pay the singer-songwriter $450,000 in an order of judgment.