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Beyoncé and Parkwood Hit With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample

Beyoncé and her label, Parkwood Entertainment, are facing legal drama after producer Shuji Hirose and Hirose Enterprise filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming that the opening spoken-word sample on her hit track “Alien Superstar” from the critically acclaimed 2022 album Renaissance, was used without proper clearance. The iconic intro, which instructs listeners, “Please do not be alarmed, remain calm. Do not attempt to leave the dancefloor,” originates from the 1998 house track “Moonraker” by artist John Holiday.

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