Rick Astley Decides to Take Legal Action Against Yung Gravy

We say good on Rick – Yung Gravy should end up in court on account of his appalling moniker never mind impersonating Rick !

Distractify reports

Prior to the release of Yung Gravy’s infectious track “Betty (Get Money),” it would be weird to put singer Rick Astley and rapper Yung Gravy in the same sentence. However, the latter’s apparent affinity for the 1980s music icon gave way to the aforementioned hit track. But it seems as though Yung Gravy isn’t exactly in Rick’s good graces after releasing the track.

With that being said, why is Rick suing Yung Gravy? Let’s unpack the situation as it currently stands.

According to Billboard, who obtained court records filed in Los Angeles, Rick is suing Yung Gravy for interpolating his song “Never Gonna Give You Up” on “Betty (Get Money),” alleging that Yung Gravy broke the law by impersonating Rick’s voice.

“In an effort to capitalize off of the immense popularity and goodwill of Mr. Astley, defendants … conspired to include a deliberate and nearly indistinguishable imitation of Mr. Astley’s voice throughout the song,” Rick’s lawyers said

 

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