The song “Good (Don’t Die)” from Kanye West’s “Vultures 1” album, which was removed from Spotify and Apple Music, has now reached a resolution.
According to Rolling Stone, the song was taken down due to a copyright infringement claim from Donna Summer’s estate.
They alleged that the song used elements from Summer’s “I Feel Love” without permission, describing it as a “blatant theft.”
A lawsuit was filed in February 2024, accusing the songwriters of re-recording significant portions of Summer’s track and releasing it despite failing to secure legal permission.
The estate also suggested that artificial intelligence might have been used to replicate Summer’s sound.
As of May 3, 2024, a “global settlement” has been reached between the parties, and signatures are being collected to finalize the agreement.
According to a new filing by estate lawyer Stanton L. Stein, the settlement agreement is expected to be executed shortly, and a stipulation for dismissal of the lawsuit is anticipated soon after.
If the settlement is not finalized by June 14, 2024, the estate intends to continue prosecuting the action against the defendants.
It remains unclear whether “Good (Don’t Die)” will be reinstated on streaming platforms following this resolution.
