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Kanye sued over ‘New Slaves’ song

NEW YORK – Kanye West is being sued in New York City by a Hungarian musician who says West sampled his song without permission.

Gabor Presser says West’s 2013 album “Yeezus” contains a song called “New Slaves” that sampled a song Presser wrote in 1969.

Presser’s lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court. It says one-third of “New Slaves” includes a song Presser wrote when he was with the band Omega. He’s seeking $2.5 million.

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