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Producers Marlonwiththeglasses and Jae Deal sued Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, alleging two versions of “Vultures” use their sample “Joint 2” without compensation or proper credit.

Marlonwiththeglasses says he texted Ty Dolla Sign an MP3 with the understanding that he would provide a high-quality version and stems once they reached a written agreement.

The producers rejected an October 2024 buyout offer from Yeezy’s lawyer and now seek a jury trial and damages after previously pushing platforms to remove the tracks.

The artist formerly known as Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have been sued for copyright infringement by two producers, one of whom allegedly sent the sample that ended up being used on the 2023 song “Vultures” via text.

The complaint, obtained by Complex, alleges Marlon Barrow, who goes by Marlonwiththeglasses, was on a phone call with Ty Dolla Sign when he heard the sample, titled “Joint 2,” playing in the background.…