Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Against Future, Citing B.I.G., Kanye, and Neil Young

A judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against rapper Future, citing references to classic hip hop songs by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Kanye West, and Neil Young. The plaintiff, DaQuan Robinson, claimed that Future's song "When I Think About It" copied elements from his own track, but the judge ruled that general themes like guns, money, and jewelry are not protected by copyright and are common in rap music. The court also found that the two songs were not substantially similar enough for the claim to hold. The judge's ruling favored Future, dismissing the lawsuit with prejudice.