Tag: lawsuits

  • Rap Genius and Copyright Law

    Legally speaking, the music industry can be a real downer sometimes.  First it was the battle against Napster in 1999.  Now the industry is going after lyric websites, like Rap Genius.  For those unaware, Rap Genius is the self-proclaimed, “Hip-Hop Wikipedia.”  It’s a casual reference tool, like CliffsNotes.  While I enjoy rap, I can hardly…