“Ye Is Winning,” Even After Copyright Trial Loss, His Lawyer Says
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- Hollywood & Entertainment“Ye Is Winning,” Even After Copyright Trial Loss, His Lawyer Says By Bill Hochberg,
- Well, they’ve spent more millions on lawyers … but they’re a far cry from that now, and we’re proud of that.”
- To understand this case, you need to first consider a summary judgment ruling on February 26th from U.S.
Hollywood & Entertainment“Ye Is Winning,” Even After Copyright Trial Loss, His Lawyer Says By Bill Hochberg,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the business and law of music.Follow Author May 21, 2026, 01:36pm EDTMay 21, 2026, 01:39pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 23: Ye is seen, outside Kenzo, during Paris Fashion Week - Menswear F/W 2022-2023, on January 23, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLast week, a federal jury in Los Angeles delivered a verdict against Ye (formerly Kanye West) in the “Hurricane” copyright infringement case, to the tune of $438,558, but his lawyer says: “We view it as a win.”
“Here’s why," attorney Eduardo Martorell told the author on his Shmoozic Biz podcast, “the financiers who acquired the right to sue Ye over this case paid the musicians one million dollars and then came at us seeking tens of millions. Well, they’ve spent more millions on lawyers … but they’re a far cry from that now, and we’re proud of that.”