Kanye West’s latest musical endeavor, a new take on the Backstreet Boys’ iconic hit “Everybody,” has hit a snag. Reports indicate that West did not secure approval from the Backstreet Boys or their team to use the 1997 classic for his new single.
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Sources close to the situation informed TMZ that Kanye failed to obtain collective consent from Backstreet Boys members Nick, Kevin, Howie, Brian, A.J., and their management to sample the song. In Kanye’s version, the original song and chorus of “Everybody” are prominently featured, with Ty Dolla Sign singing the well-known lyrics.
This oversight presents a significant challenge for Kanye, particularly as he is set to release his album this week, with the song being a listed track. Further complicating matters, West has already publicly played the song during an album listening event in Miami and promoted it on social media, raising concerns about copyright and permissions.
The situation underscores the complexities of sampling well-known tracks in new music, especially when proper permissions are not obtained, and puts Kanye in a tricky position as he prepares for his album launch.
