Re: Well, here's the truth
> > > The crappy 1980s rap group 2 Live Crew is suing 50 Cent
> > > claiming 50 ripped off their song. The suit is over 50's
>
> > > song In Da Club and the lyrics "Go Shorty It's Your
> > > Birthday". 2 Live Crew said 50 stole their line "Go
> Shelia
> >
> > > It's Your Birthday".
> > >
> > >
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,182349,00.html
> > >
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7002020686
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm kind of biased in this as someone from 2 Live Crew
> > > ripped off a friend of mine a few years ago.
> > >
> >
> > Funny, didn't Luther Campbell get sued years ago for
> > stealing the name "Luke Skyywalker"? (with an extra Y as a
>
> > failed attempt to get around the copywrite)
> >
> > This is just plain silly.
>
> Time to inject some reality here.
>
> Firstly, 2 Live Crew ain't suing anyone. Let the record
> reflect that Joe Weinberger and [Weinberger's attorney]
> Richard Wolfe are the individuals who are suing 50.
>
> According to what Luke told AllHipHop.com the suit is not on
> Luke's behalf or any member of the 2 Live Crew.
>
> Weinberger once represented Campbell and became owner of the
> copyrights when Campbell filed for bankruptcy protection.
>
> Secondly, Lucasfilm didn't have to sue Luke from using the
> "Luke Skyywalker" name, things were worked out with the
> lawyers resulting in Luke's usage ending.
>
> Whether or not 2 Live Crew was a crappy 80s rap group is up
> for debate.
>
Yeah, you're right on all of that, except the last part, they were very crappy.
