23 Aug H.E.R. Settles Copyright Lawsuit Over 2016 Song ‘Focus’
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H.E.R. during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019 in Los Angeles.
By Heran Mamo
The complaint, which was filed in June 2020, alleged that “Focus” intentionally infringed upon Andre Sims’ original composition “Endless Minds.”
A lawsuit filed against H.E.R., as well as DJ Camper, Justin Love and Sony Music Entertainment, over the 2016 song “Focus” has reached a settlement, Billboard has learned.
The complaint, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in Southern New York in June 2020, alleged that the song “Focus” intentionally infringed upon Andre Sims’ original composition “Endless Minds” without receiving his consent or giving him compensation. Sims, a songwriter and piano player who’s worked with artists like Stevie Wonder, created the song in 2004, posted it on Instagram and YouTube in 2015, and registered it with the U.S. Copyright Office in January 2020.
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