When you’re a superstar of Beyonce’s caliber, it never comes as a surprise when someone is looking to get a piece of your pie in the form of money. Just over two years ago, Beyonce’s 5th self-titled album dropped on us all with no preparation or warning. Serving as the first official single from the critically acclaimed album was none other than the Jay Z-assisted, ‘Drunk In Love.’ Going on to sell millions of copies and loved by many across the world, Hungarian singer, known as Mitsou, sued Beyonce and Jay z over using and manipulating her voice without her consent throughout the record. According to Pagesix.com, the singer sued for “unauthorized use,” which has led to emotional distress & more.
Mitsou sued for unspecified monetary damages, claiming the “blatant unauthorized use of [her] voice for trade purposes is causing irreparable harm and emotional distress.”
But Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Kern tossed the case because Mitsou was suing under the state Civil Rights Law, which only protects a “name, portrait, picture or voice used for advertising or trade purposes without written consent.”
Another win can be added to Beyonce and Jay Z’s name as they come out on top of the lawsuit. In the mean time, it’s being heavily speculated that Beyonce is readying material for her 6th album as it’s been rumored that the singer took to New Orleans this weekend to shoot a brand new video. As for Jay, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. With no lawsuits in motion, all focus can go back on just what these two have up their sleeves.