Kanye West, one of the most controversial figures in American rap, is once again at the heart of a controversy. This time, it is not a question of anti-Semitic slippage but of plagiarism. In this case, that of the Lyon singer Pomme.
A disturbing video
It all started with a short video published on the social network X, where we can hear a sample from Kayne West’s next album. Internet users quickly noticed disturbing similarities between the rapper’s sound and a piece by Pomme entitled “Soleil soleil”.
A “deep political disagreement”
This Monday, the singer took to Instagram to “clarify a situation regarding a potential use” of her song “Sole Soleil”. She says she never authorized the use of the title “for any reason” and “especially not in this context,” adding that her personal beliefs were in direct opposition to West’s political stances.
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Pomme admits to having “greatly admired” the artist in the past, probably before the latter fell from grace following several anti-Semitic releases. But she makes it very clear that there will be no financial arrangement possible regarding the use of her piece: “It is sometimes difficult to give up on certain opportunities but I prefer to respect my deep values. »
To be continued upon release of Bully Kayne West’s new album, one of whose tracks seems to use the song from Pomme…
