Taylor Swift might have thought she shook off a copyright infringement declare towards her 2014 megahit ‘Shake It Off’ when the case – introduced on by the writers of 3LW‘s 2001 tune ‘Playas Gon Play’ – was dismissed in 2018, however to her shock an appeals courtroom revived the authorized dispute and is deferring to a jury with the primary listening to set for September 19.
In a movement to dismiss (as we reported right here), Swift not solely alleged she was the only author of ‘Shake’ however that there was no means she may have stolen content material from 3LW as she had by no means heard of them or their track earlier than the lawsuit.
The continuing drama has despatched Swift’s followers, affectionately known as #Swifties, into an uproar with lots of them taking their frustration out on the three members of the defunct R&B trio.
Kiely Williams, the group’s resident rapper, has grown weary of the web assaults and took to Instagram Friday (August 12) to elucidate why she nor former bandmates, Naturi Naughton and Adrienne Bailon, have something to do with the copyright kerfuffle.
In a 5-minute video uploaded to her private IG, the ‘No Extra’ hitmaker says she desires no extra of the antics of the indignant followers – lots of whom have misguided anger, she believes.
“It has nothing to do with me,” stated Williams. “We didn’t write ‘Playas Gon’ Play’ and I’m not defending Adrienne or Naturi, nevertheless it’s true. So don’t come on their web page. Don’t say something. No one’s suing [Taylor].”
The lawsuit is definitely being helmed by the track’s writers, Sean Corridor and Nate Butler, who allege Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ lifted the lyrics “gamers gon play” and “haters gonna hate” from 3LW’s 2001 single with out permission. It ought to be famous Corridor additionally produced the R&B trio’s tune.
Williams says she’s lastly addressing the hoopla because of the “growing variety of hate messages” she’s obtained from #Swifties concerning the subject.
“The purpose of all of that is to say and to teach you all since that’s not being accomplished. We didn’t write the track. We’re not suing Taylor Swift. We aren’t even a factor,” stated Kiely. “I’m talking for myself, however what’s proper is correct. [Adrienne and Naturi] didn’t write the track both. They don’t deserve any type of flack for it and the entire bringing our precise names into it.”
And though the 36-year-old says she isn’t taking sides on the matter, she does need herself, Bailon, and Naughton overlooked of the drama.
“I actually felt compelled simply because it’s been escalating. I’ve been watching it and I’m like, ‘Oh, I don’t care. I don’t care. I don’t care. I’m good.’ However like what? Okay. You’ve by no means heard of [the song]. Okay, that’s your protection. That’s superb. However please educate individuals on the truth that it has nothing to do with us. Whenever you say issues like that, it’s inflammatory. As a result of now, when you deliver the group’s title into it, it turns into like these money-grabbing bitches are simply making an attempt to take a few of Taylor’s cash. Nope. I don’t need her cash,” Williams shared.
At writing, Adrienne, Taylor, nor Naturi have weighed in on Kiely’s video assertion. Press PLAY to observe it in full above.
