American hip-hop artist, Yung Miami, has accused South African vocalist, Tyla, of appropriating her song.The rap star made this claim after Tyla previewed her forthcoming single ‘Chanel’ on social media on Thursday.
Yung Miami asserted that she had shared her unreleased track, also titled ‘Chanel,’ with Tyla, who subsequently took the concept.Voicing her frustration, the rapper stated that witnessing the South African artist promote a song akin to hers left her feeling disheartened.
“This girl truly took my song, and I’m not sure how to process it. Keep in mind, I played this track for her,” she expressed sorrowfully. In a reply to a fan, Yung Miami affirmed that her comments were directed at Tyla.
Yung Miami’s accusations have ignited a renewed discussion regarding intellectual property infringement and the interactions between African American musicians and their African counterparts.
Meanwhile, Tyla has yet to respond to the claims.