Travis Scott Faces Copyright Lawsuit
What happened
Travis Scott, SZA, and Future face a lawsuit alleging their song "Telekinesis" borrows from a Kanye West demo.
Why it matters
Victory Boyd, a Roc Nation artist, alleges that "Telekinesis" copies elements of her 2019 song "Like The Way It Sounds". She claims Travis Scott accessed her recording in a Wyoming studio and developed "Telekinesis" from it. Boyd says she shared her song with Kanye West, who planned to use it for a track called "Ultrasounds" but never released it. She alleges that West then shared the song with Scott, who involved SZA and Future. Scott, SZA, and Future sought to dismiss the case, arguing that Ye authorized their use of the track, as he co-wrote the demo. However, on March 10, 2026, a judge rejected their request, allowing the case to proceed. The judge's decision means the case will move into the discovery phase. Boyd is seeking damages and a full accounting of profits from "Telekinesis".
Key numbers
- Victory Boyd, a Roc Nation artist, alleges that "Telekinesis" copies elements of her 2019 song "Like The Way It Sounds".
- However, on March 10, 2026, a judge rejected their request, allowing the case to proceed.
What happens next
- The judge's decision means the case will move into the discovery phase.
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Quick answers
What happened in Travis Scott Faces Copyright Lawsuit?
Travis Scott, SZA, and Future face a lawsuit alleging their song "Telekinesis" borrows from a Kanye West demo.
Why does Travis Scott Faces Copyright Lawsuit matter?
Victory Boyd, a Roc Nation artist, alleges that "Telekinesis" copies elements of her 2019 song "Like The Way It Sounds". She claims Travis Scott accessed her recording in a Wyoming studio and developed "Telekinesis" from it. Boyd says she shared her song with Kanye West, who planned to use it for a track called "Ultrasounds" but never released it. She alleges that West then shared the song with Scott, who involved SZA and Future. Scott, SZA, and Future sought to dismiss the case, arguing that Ye authorized their use of the track, as he co-wrote the demo. However, on March 10, 2026, a judge rejected their request, allowing the case to proceed. The judge's decision means the case will move into the discovery phase. Boyd is seeking damages and a full accounting of profits from "Telekinesis".
