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  1. December 23, 2014

    Usher, HBO, Labels Settle 'Different Strokes' IP Claims

    Usher, HBO Films Inc. and a host of record labels including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment have settled a Illinois federal copyright infringement suit brought by the singer of the hit "Different Strokes" alleging they sampled the song without approval.

  2. October 02, 2013

    Usher, Public Enemy Sued Over 'Different Strokes' Samples

    A record label and the singer behind the hit "Different Strokes" sued Usher, Mark Wahlberg, Public Enemy, Run-DMC, dozens of other artists and hip-hop groups, and several record companies on Tuesday, accusing them of copyright infringement by sampling the song without approval.