A copyright lawsuit naming Lil Jon and TVT Records was dismissed from United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia days ago.
Redwin Wilchcombe, a freelance musician, claimed that he and his manager took part in producing the hook for the track “Weedman,” which appeared on Lil Jon’s 2002 album Kings of Crunk.
The lawsuit stated that Jon came up with the idea for the song after someone suggested calling a marijuana dealer. Wilchcombe was allegedly present at the time, and sang a chorus that the rapper/producer liked.
According to Courthousenews.com, Wilchombe sued Lil Jon and TVT Records for breach of fiduciary duty and copyright infringement for not receiving payment for his contributions.
Wilchombe admits he never discussed a contract or payment prior to the album’s release.
“The district court correctly found that the parties’ conduct created an implied license,” ruled Chief Judge Robert L. Hinkle. “Wilchcombe does not dispute that he created the song for the album at Lil Jon’s request, and that he instructed Taylor to send it to Lil Jon for final mixing and inclusion on the album. Wilchcombe testified in his deposition that he understood Lil Jon would use the song on the album. In addition, Wilchcombe does not dispute that when he handed over the song, he never discussed with Taylor or any of the Appellees that using the song would constitute copyright infringement.”
“The district court properly rejected these arguments for this reason, and we likewise refuse to give Wilchcombe a ‘second bite at the apple.‘”
SOURCE: HipHopDX
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