Bishop and Kanye West Settle Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement

In a surprising turn of events, the legal battle between a bishop and Kanye West has come to an end with a settlement agreement that has led to the dismissal of the lawsuit with prejudice.

The dispute, which centered around allegations of copyright infringement, involved the controversial rapper using portions of a sermon by Bishop David Paul Moten in his song "Come to Life" from the album Donda.

The lawsuit, initially filed in June 2023, claimed that around 70 seconds of the sermon were used without authorization, constituting 20% of the track and including a poignant phrase that resonated with many: "My soul cries out, 'Hallelujah,' And I thank God for saving me."

Accusations of copyright infringement, unjust enrichment, and conversion were brought forth by the bishop, seeking damages and statutory penalties from Kanye West and associated music labels.

However, it seems that both parties have chosen to resolve the matter amicably, as evidenced by a stipulation signed by the plaintiff and defendants agreeing to dismiss the case with prejudice. This means that the lawsuit cannot be revived in the future.

Details of the settlement agreement, if any, have not been disclosed, leaving fans and onlookers curious about the terms of the resolution.