Months after British-Liberian artist Lina Iris Viktor came forward with her claim that Kendrick Lamar’s “All The Stars” music video copied elements from her “Constellations” series of paintings, Kendrick has officially denied Viktor’s allegations.
Artnet News reports that K-Dot and his co-defendants recently filed court documents denying that they stole from the “Constellations” series for their “All The Stars” visual.
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The music video for the SZA-assisted “All The Stars” was released on February 6 and was featured on Black Panther: The Album, the official soundtrack to the blockbuster film.
Viktor fired off a letter to Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith claiming a copyright violation, mere days after the “All The Stars” video premiere.
Viktor was also reportedly approached on two separate occasions on behalf of the Black Panther film in regards to the use of her work. She turned down both requests.
In addition to denying that they copied elements from “Constellations,” Kendrick and his co-defendants also reportedly argued that if they did borrow from Viktor’s art series it would be considered fair use.
Viktor is currently seeking damages, and also hopes to prevent Kendrick from continuing to distribute the “All The Stars” music video.
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When Drake gets accused of anything, u Kendrick lovers say Drake is a fraud but when Kendrick gets accused, you get all silent. Go figure
This is a lot different than having a ghostwriter haha. Drake will never be considered one of the greats because he doesnt even write his own shit. Drake is a homo who sells out to little girls. Being successful doesnt make you a good rapper. Ask Cardi B.
First of all Drake already one of the goats whether you like it or not, secondly who is Cardi B?
thats what people said about nelly back in the day!
Except Nelly lasted 2 seconds, Only real music last.
Yeah because Drake is so real. *rolls eyes*
thats what people said about nelly back in the day! lmao
Not a goat in my book. Honestly how can a “rapper” be considered a goat if they don’t even write their own shit? How does that work? On top of that, he says he “started from the bottom” and clearly he didn’t. So he doesnt write his own lyrics and he’s a fake. How can he even be considered a goat? Its no wonder only little kids like his “music” because they’re not smart enough to look past it. And for the adults who listen to him… you have to be fucking retarded.
It looks like two different vibes to be honest but these Whites and their “art” and theft needs to be addressed cause they been stealing our shit for so long tf this broad and black culture got in common….colonizer
She’s not white, you imbecile
Of course he did! Da lying thieving midget.
LMAO you all the way out of pocket.
I’m torn because I don’t doubt that the visuals were inspired by Lina Iris Viktor‘s art but it is different enough to be fair use. I wonder why she is reluctant to work with Disney Marvel. She is a brilliant artist and I would love to see her vision on the big screen. Check out her other shit.
Just googled her stuff and wow…wonder who’s going to sue her from stealing that art style from ancient Egyptians. Lol, shaking my head.