On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, a judge granted Universal Music Publishing’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit concerning an alleged uncleared sample in Mary J. Blige’s song “Real […]
Mary J. Blige’s ‘Real Love’ Didn’t Steal Funk Song Sample, Judge Rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Mary J. Blige’s enduring 1992 hit “Real Love” features a legendary 1973 funk sample without a license, ruling simply that […]