![]() On the other hand, they repeatedly claimed authorship of this same song - first on the digital release of 18, and, later, on the vinyl release of 18. On the one hand, they claim that Professor Jackson cannot have a copyright interest in the song ‘Sad Motherfuckin’ Parade’ because it is a ‘toast’ or poem with uncertain authorship that was freely passed and shared within the African-American community - which Depp and Beck fully know is false. Their statement continues: “The hypocrisy runs deep with these two. Lawyers Rachel and Michael Jackson (who are Jackson’s children) also rebuffed the lawsuit as “a bald attempt to distract the public’s attention away from their repeated attempts to claim authorship for a song that they did not write.” From my point of view, this is like a burglar suing a homeowner because he cut his hand on the kitchen window he broke getting in.” ![]() In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Jackson replied, “They didn’t write a word of ‘Sad Motherfuckin’ Parade’ and they are suing the person they stole it from and who caught them doing it. Depp and Beck claim this means Jackson “owns no copyrights in the words” to “Hobo Ben,” and that the “copying of the toast into his book and subsequent recordings did not create any copyrights in those words.” ![]() Johnny Depp to Appear in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show for Some ReasonĪfter Rolling Stone published its report, a spokesperson for Depp and Beck said the duo were considering additional copyright credits “if appropriate.” But a couple months later, it seems the pair are less interested giving credit than suing Jackson for unspecified damages, attorneys fees, and a declaration that they have not committed copyright infringement.ĭepp and Beck’s argument appears to hinge on the gray area between the unknown origins and authorship of “Hobo Ben,” and the copyrights that Jackson does own for his transcriptions and recording of the toast. ![]()
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