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Drake Accused of Chorus Theft: "Baseless Money Grab," Says Team
17 Oct
Summary
- Producer claims Drake stole chorus from song recorded in January 2026.
- Drake's team vehemently denies allegations, calling them baseless.
- Lawsuit alleges Drake's camp refused credit and profit sharing.
A lawsuit has been filed against rapper Drake, accusing him of stealing the chorus for one of his major hits. The producer, Aviel Calev Hirschfield, known as Avi, alleges that he recorded the song's hook in January 2026. He claims to have sent this recording to producers who collaborate with Drake.
Avi asserts that he recognized the exact lyrics and melody when Drake released his track in May 2026. He has reportedly provided timestamped audio files as evidence. However, Drake's team has issued a strong denial, categorically refuting the claims and branding the lawsuit as a "manufactured and baseless attempt" to exploit Drake's success for financial gain and publicity.
Drake's representatives maintain that the rapper wrote the song himself and is entirely unaware of the accuser or his claims. The team insists there is absolutely no truth to the allegations of plagiarism or refused compensation. The situation remains contentious as legal proceedings commence.
