KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dr. L’Antoinette Stines, founder and lead choreographer of Jamaican dance group L’Acadco, has filed a lawsuit against American music superstars Jay Z and Beyonce for her work on their 2018 album “Everything is Love”.
“Jay Z, left, and Beyonce” In court documents filed here last month, Stines is reportedly suing the couple for copyright infringement and violation of her right to publicity, plus damages. Reports are that Stines also wants writing credits and monetary compensation.
Stines claims the couple took her work and used it on a key portion of the track “Black Effect” without giving her any credit or money. She said the experience had left her feeling “artistically raped.”
Stines also told the court that the couple reached out to her in Mar. 2018 seeking local dancers to perform in a promotional video for a tour.
In court documents, Stines said that after finding local dancers, she did a recording and was told that it would only be used for promotional purposes. She said she signed a contract giving them permission to use it, but instead it ended up being used on a key portion of the track.
