Ice Spice has settled a copyright dispute over her catchy hit “In Ha Mood” with Brooklyn rapper D.Chamberz, who claimed her song sounds too similar to his 2021 track. Here’s the scoop:
- D.Chamberz argued that Ice Spice’s song is a copy of his 2021 track “In That Mood.”
- Both sides have agreed to settle the lawsuit, ending the legal battle.
- The lawsuit claimed “In Ha Mood” copied the beat, lyrics, hook, and more.
- Ice Spice and her team denied all allegations, but the settlement means the dispute is now resolved.
Ice Spice has decided to settle a copyright lawsuit over her hit song “In Ha Mood.” D.Chamberz, a Brooklyn rapper, argued that it was a copy of his 2021 song, “In That Mood.”
In federal court, attorneys from both sides confirmed the decision to settle. D.Chamberz claimed his song received significant airplay in Ice Spice’s hometown of New York City, including stations like Hot 97 and Power 105.1.
According to the lawsuit, D.Chamberz insisted that by analyzing the beat, lyrics, hook, and other elements, his song was clearly copied. He argued that the similarities were too strong to be a coincidence and went to the core of both works.
The lawsuit also targeted Ice Spice’s collaborator, producer RiotUSA, and major labels Universal Music Group, Capitol Records, and 10K Projects. All parties denied the copying allegations.
“In Ha Mood,” released as a single ahead of Ice Spice’s debut EP in 2023, climbed to No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite denying the claims, the settlement has brought an end to the legal conflict.
Ice Spice, who recently performed in New York and is preparing for her Y2K! World Tour leg in Europe, can now move past this legal hurdle.
With the lawsuit behind her, Ice Spice can now fully focus on her burgeoning music career and upcoming performances.
