The estate of the late soul legend Barry White has indirectly entered the war between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
White’s surviving family launched a legal offensive against Rodney-O and Joe Cooley over the chart-topping hit “Like That” by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar.
The Barry White Family Trust, represented by Barry’s widow Glodean B. White and Jack W. Perry, alleges that “Like That” unlawfully samples White’s iconic 1973 track “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Babe.”
The lawsuit claims that the bass line in “Like That” is a direct lift from White’s original composition.
“Like That” samples Rodney-O and Joe Cooley’s 1986 track “Everlasting Bass,” which they say also infringes on White’s copyright.
Interestingly, Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar have not been named defendants in the lawsuit—at least not yet.
The complaint notes that these artists, along with their associated record labels, are believed to be indemnified by Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, thus shielding them from immediate legal action.
However, the plaintiffs have left the door open for future claims should the indemnification prove insufficient.
“Like That” has dominated the charts and ignited one of hip-hop’s most intense rivalries.
The track famously sparked a lyrical feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, adding another layer of drama to an already contentious release.
The Barry White Trust is seeking damages over $1 million, citing unauthorized reproductions, digital downloads, and streaming revenues, among other infringements.
