Kanye West Didn't Ask Backstreet Boys Permission to Use 'Everybody' on Album: Report
Kanye West sampled Backstreet Boys' 1997 hit Everybody for his upcoming album — but allegedly didn't have permission to do so, RadarOnline.com has learned. The controversial rapper caused a stir with his Vultures album listening party in Miami on Monday night, and fans were thrilled to hear the boy band's chorus mixed with a Kanye song featuring Ty Dolla Sign.
It's now being reported that Kanye failed to get permission to use the Backstreet Boys' almost three-decade-old classic for Vultures, with sources telling TMZ that Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, nor their team gave a stamp of approval.
The outlet also pointed out that it's unclear if Kanye asked and was denied — or didn't even bother. Of course, there could also be a loophole that would protect him.
RadarOnline.com has reached out to the Backstreet Boys' team and Kanye's lawyers for comment.
This could pose a problem for the rapper, who is set to release his album this week. FYI — the song is a listed track, and he's already been blasting it in the streets of Miami, with it spread like wildfire on the internet.
But Everybody wasn't the only song that made headlines.
Kanye caused a stir weeks ago when he played a snippet of his song with lyrics, "How I’m antisemitic, I just f----- a Jewish b----." He proceeded to recite the lyrics last night. The rapper chose to wear a KKK-inspired hood for part of the event.
Photos obtained by RadarOnline.com showed Kanye wearing a black hood with a pointed top and holes cut out for his eyes, which immediately sparked backlash.
- Ozzy Osbourne Blasts Kanye West Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of His Song: 'I Want No Association With This Man'
- Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Kanye West’s Plea to Use Her Verse on His Upcoming Album: ‘That Train Has Left The Station’
- 'Copyright Infringement!': Kanye West Accused of Using Donna Summer's Song 'I Feel Love' Without Permission From Her Estate
Of course, he was dropped by several partners — including Adidas, Balenciaga, Gap, and more — over the antisemitic comments he made last year.
"Bruh dressed like a Klan member," one critic wrote on X. "This guy is just not okay he thinks everything he does is normal I think not..." shared another.
"That's not art, it's hate disguised as fashion," shared a third. "Even North in the background looking at him crazy," a fourth naysayer reacted.
Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free.
Speaking about North, she stole her daddy's thunder when she debuted her verse on one of his songs.
“I love it here, we gonna take over the year for another year, it’s your bestie, Miss Miss Westie, don’t try to test me, it’s gonna get messy, it’s gonna get messy, just bless me,” his oldest child with Kim Kardashian rapped.
Kanye's upcoming album is nothing short of star-studded, with collaborations including Chris Brown, Offset, Kodak Black, Playboi Carti, Lil Durk, and Freddie Gibbs.
Powered by RedCircle