Katy Perry Will Pay Damages After a Jury Found 'Dark Horse' Copied a Christian Rap Song

Can you hear a similarity between the two?

Katy Perry might need to start filling up a new piggy bank: Yesterday, a Los Angeles jury ruled that her 2013 song"Dark Horse" copied"Joyful Noise," a 2008 hit by Christian rapper Flame, meaning the singer will have to pay damages. As, Katy isn't the only one the court found liable: collaborators Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and writer Sarah Hudson will also have to pay up, as will Juicy J, who features on"Dark Horse.

They’re trying to shove Mr Gray into some gospel music alleyway that no one ever visits," lawyer Michael A Kahn said in court. ," according to the BBC. Listen to the opening of"Joyful Noise," alongside"Dark Horse" about 20 seconds in, if you want to compare the tracks for yourself., with Katy showing up to give evidence in person. At one point, the courtroom speakers broke

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