80s Hip Hop Group The Showboys Win $1 Million Lawsuit After Their “Drag Rap” Song Was Sampled Over 231 Times
Source: Josh Brasted / Getty Iconic ’80s hip-hop group, The Showboys, just scored a major legal victory. Last week, they won a $1 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group, reclaiming what was rightfully theirs after their song “Drag Rap,” also known as “Triggaman,” was sampled in 231 rap songs over the years. Read more inside. Since 2013, The Showboys have been quietly collecting royalties from some of the samples, but […]
