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Lil Wayne Sued by Stones' Publisher for 'Playing With Fire'

Lil Wayne has been slapped with a lawsuit over claims he recorded and released a version of the Rolling Stones' 1965 classic 'Play With Fire' without authorization. The New Orleans-born rapper's song, titled 'Playing With Fire,' is included on 'Tha Carter III,' his sixth studio album, which has sold 2 million copies in the U.S. alone since its June 10 release.

According to the suit, filed on behalf of publisher Abkco Music in Manhattan Federal Court, the 2008 recording by Lil Wayne -- whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter -- was derived from the Stones song but incorporated "explicit and offensive language." Lil Wayne, his collaborators and his record company -- which falls under the umbrella of the Universal Music Group -- are accused of copyright infringement and unfair competition.

Abkco, seeking unspecified damages, argues that the public could be led to believe that the Stones authorized and approved Lil Wayne's version of the tune.

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Dani:D

Soo what!!Big deal

December 09 2009 at 11:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
williamtiger48

yooooo what i know is that im just doing my thing

August 23 2009 at 11:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe Mama

CA-RAP!

July 31 2008 at 11:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kay

wayne is garbageeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

July 30 2008 at 2:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
darkelementbf

He used the words "diamond" and "clothes" in the first two lines, but this is pretty much the extent that he used their song. If anything, it is just a reference to the Rolling Stones. In no way was he trying to steal the lyrics or music from their song, and to anyone who listens to both songs this should be clear.

July 29 2008 at 9:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
BigDeal

good enough thats what happens when u think you are "The Best Rapper Alive" when in fact you are not even on the same page as Big and Pac shit you ain't even on the same page as Big L

July 25 2008 at 5:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Christina Graham

loserrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

July 25 2008 at 5:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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DJ

i'm sorry but the producer is on crack. all lil' wayne did in that song was take part of the first 2 starting lines in the song, twisted them, and used them in his song. all he is trying to do is get a little extra dough in his bank roll. i'm sorry but in the lawsuit, it doesn't show any proof that he stole the lyrics. not to mention each song is different than the other. if the judge is wise, he will vote in favor of lil wayne for an inconvience!

April 11 2009 at 12:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply