Kanye West Accused of Plagiarism: Musician Threatens Lawsuit

Musician Jordan Firstman Accuses Kanye West of Plagiarism, Considers Lawsuit Los Angeles, CA – May 29, 2025 – Musician Jordan Firstman has publicly accused Kanye West of plagiarizing his music in a recently released song. In a podcast interview on the Zach Sang Show, Firstman stated, "I do think Kanye ripped me off in his new song. It sounds like one of my songs." Firstman's comments, captured in a TikTok video by the Zach Sang Show, have sparked considerable online discussion and debate surrounding the issue of copyright infringement in the music industry. The TikTok video, which has already garnered thousands of views, features clips from the podcast interview, where Firstman plays a snippet of the allegedly copied song alongside his own work. The hosts of the Zach Sang Show express surprise and concern, prompting Firstman to discuss the possibility of taking legal action. He adds, "I'm going to sue him. I'm going to bring him down." The video concludes with a discussion about the complexities of copyright law and the prevalence of musical similarities. Firstman's accusation has raised questions about the ethical and legal boundaries of musical inspiration and the potential challenges faced by artists in protecting their original work. The case highlights the ongoing tension between artistic creativity and the need for legal safeguards against unauthorized use of copyrighted material. The story is developing.