Christian Rapper Loses Katy Perry ‘Dark Horse’ Federal Case After Being Awarded Nearly $300M

Gray’s attorney Michael A. Kahn told Billboard he was looking at options for him and his client, though it remains unlikely the case will go to the Supreme Court.

“The notion that this simple, original, and clearly distinctive 8-note melody can’t be protected by copyright runs contrary to a series of simple and clearly distinctive 8-note opening melodies, including Dave Brubeck’s ‘Take Five,’ The Rolling Stones’ ‘Satisfaction,’ and, of course, the 8-note opening to Beethoven’s 5th Symphony,” Kahn told the publication. “We are considering our options.”

Revisit 2013’s “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J below, and check out Flame’s “Joyful Noise” for comparison.

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