Dua Lipa faces $20 million lawsuit over her song Levitating as producer claims she used his technology on the track
Dua Lipa is being sued for using a recording in her hit single Levitating.
Music producer Bosko Kante has taken legal action against the pop star, claiming she used a recording made from his talkbox in remixes of her song.
The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles on Monday, with Kante believing he is entitled to more than $20 million in profits from Levitating’s success.
According to Reutersthe action claims that Dua had permission to use the talk box on her original recording, but not on remixes.
It also alleges that Dua re-used the recording without permission for future releases, including The Blessed Madonna remix and a performance she gave at the American Music Awards.
Legal action: Dua Lipa is being sued for using a recording in her hit single Levitating
Lawsuit: Music producer Bosko Kante has taken legal action against the pop star, claiming she used a recording made with his talk box in remixes of her song
Kante says he created the ElectroSpit Talk Box, a device worn around the neck that can convert vocal vibrations into instrument-like sounds.
Billboard reports that Kante’s lawyers say the producer has made “numerous attempts” to resolve the claim, which they say constitutes a “flagrant infringement” of its copyright.
His lawyers added that the producer took legal action because Dua showed “unwillingness to cooperate or take responsibility.”
It’s not the first time Dua has taken legal action over Levitating, one of her most popular songs.
Raggae band Artikal Sound System took action against Dua in March 2022, claiming that the track copied the hook from their 2017 song Live Your Life. The case was dropped in June.
In another case, which is still ongoing, songwriters L Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer claimed that Dua used the melody from their 1979 song Wiggle And Giggle All Night.
MailOnline has reached out to Dua Lipa representatives for comment.
Dua certainly isn’t fazed by the copyright claim, though, as she’s currently soaking up the sun in Albania.
Claims: Kante’s lawyers say the producer has made “numerous attempts” to resolve the claim, which they say is a “flagrant infringement” of its copyright
Vacation: Dua certainly isn’t fazed by the copyright claim, though, as she’s currently soaking up the sun in Albania
The singer looked nothing short of sensational as she shared a carousel of snaps from her idyllic getaway.
She took to Instagram to show off her lavish vacation and flashed her incredible physique in a sizzling selfie.
The hitmaker posed in a halter neck crop top and peeked at her tight midriff in the patterned gym wear.
She also shared a photo in a tiny purple bikini and wearing an oversized shirt while heading to the beach.