Eminem – “My Name Is” samples Labi Siffre’s “I Got The…” (Photo: Instagram, @eminem)
Justin Timberlake Feat. Jay Z – “Suit & Tie” samples Sho Nuff’s “Sly Slick & Wicked.” (Photo: Instagram, @justintimberlake)
Jay Z – “99 Problems” samples Ice T’s “99 Problems.” (Photo: Instagram, @s_c_official)
Drake Feat. Jay Z – “Pound Cake” samples Ellie Goulding’s “Don’t Say A Word.” (Photo: Instagram, @champagnepapi)
Kanye West feat. Nicki Minaj & Teyana Taylor – “Dark Fantasy” samples Mike Oldfield’s “In High Places.” (Photo: Instagram, @kanyewest_daily)
Kendrick Lamar – “Don’t Kill My Vibe” samples Boom Clap Bachelors’ “Tiden Flyver.” (Photo: Instagram, @kendricklamar)
The Fugees – “Ready Or Not” samples The Delfonics’ “Ready Or Not Here I Come.” (Photo: Instagram, @thejeli)
Kanye West Feat. Jamie Foxx – “Gold Digger” samples Ray Charles’ “I Got A Woman.” (Photo: Instagram, @kanyewest_daily)
J. Cole – “She Knows” samples Cults’ “Bad Things.” (Photo: Instagram, @j.cole)
Dizzee Rascal – “Fix Up, Look Sharp” samples Billy Squier’s “The Big Beat.” (Photo: Instagram, @dizzeerascal)
Justin Bieber and Kanye West have both recently been accused of sampling the work of others without their permission. Their reckless musical thuggery casts an unsavory cloud over the more tasteful and respectful appropriations in this list…two of them by Kanye!
