Who is Dana Dentata? Is Lil Nas X Getting Sued Over His ‘Gives Birth’ Video? Explained
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A metal rapper named Dana Dentata has been dragging Lil Nas X. After the release of his debut album “Montero” in September 2021. the rapper has been facing some trouble.
Lil Nas X’s debut studio album, ‘Montero,’ made quite a few headlines in 2021 for its controversial content, but looking at the issue now, it seems that there is no end in sight for the trouble.
Metal rap artist Dana Dentata is suing the producer of ‘Old Town Road (Remix)’ for allegedly plagiarizing the concept for one of his videos. The Grammy-winning crooner, whose real name is Dana Wright, has claimed that Dana Wright used “copyrighted material”.
In an interview with The Blast, Lil Nas X’s video for ‘Gives Birth’ was largely similar to her video for ‘Pantychrist’. As a part of his debut album announcement video last year, rapper Lil Nas X delivered an album. Instead of a baby while pregnant. Dana Dentata reportedly said the sonogram she posted on her Instagram. To promote her single last year was much like the one Lil Nas X used to promote his debut album. In September 2021, Lil Nas X released his first full-length album. It included chart-topper bangers such as “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” featuring Jack Harlow.
Who is Dana Dentata?
Dana Dentata is a former model turned musician, and she is Canadian. Roadrunner Records, a Warner Music Group division, signed her to their metal/rap label due to her metal-rap fusion.
Why is Lil Nas X being sued?
The Blast reported that in the cease and desist letter sent to the rapper, Dentata stated, “I demand that you cease using and distributing all infringing works.”
It derived from the works and all copies, including electronic copies, thereof, that you damage, destroy”
In the letter, the client falsely claims he created this copyrighted content, harming your artist’s public image and reputation.”
According to a report in the publication, the metal rap artist’s representative appears to want the case settled out of court. Nevertheless, if the case does not resolve in the crooner’s favor, he is expected to take the matter to court.
Over 15million people have watched Lil Nas X’s promotional video for “Gives Birth.”. With regard to the lawsuit, the multi-platinum rapper has yet to comment.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
