Pop star Taylor Swift is being sued for $42 million for allegedly copying some lyrics of her 2014 hit song, 'Shake It Off.' R&B singer, Jesse Braham, was claiming that there is no way that Taylor Swift was able to pen the said lyrics on her own hence pursue legal battle.
BBC shared that according to Jesse Braham, Taylor Swift stole the lyrics from his 2013 song entitled, 'Haters Gonna Hate.' The R&B singer wanted to get the $42 million compensation amount, if ever he wins the case. Moreover, he wants his named to be added as one of the writers for the said track since the lyrics were allegedly from him. Mr. Braham or Jesse Graham - on stage - claims that he has a copyright ownership of the chorus and how it was penned because it was based on his song.
Jesse Graham also expressed that the way Taylor Swift's hit song 'Shake It Off' goes exactly what he has - in the context of lyrics; and was clear that it bears no melodic resemblance as well. Taylor Swift has not yet given any comments about this alleged stealing of lyrics claim, according to The Guardian.
Indeed, the two songs really do not sound alike but Jesse Graham's claim seems to be too vague. The R&B singer though, wanted to pursue more of this legal battle and has also asked Taylor Swift's management if his name could be added as one of the co-writers of the said song alongside with the other writers, Max Martin and Shellback. Independent UK also shared that Taylor Swift countered the said claim and said that it was unfounded.
'Shake It Off' is one of Taylor Swift's hit songs that went viral during the time it was released. Jesse Graham, on the other hand, amidst of all other controversies, is bent on taking her to court for a $42 million plagiarism claim. The pop star denies the said claim and is not willing to do anything about the said issue.
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