Tyler, The Creator used Gilberto Gil’s composition in a Golf Le Fleur commercial without prior authorization
Tyler, the Creator will pay compensation of US$50 thousand, after using music from Gilberto Gil without prior authorization. The value is equivalent to around R$245 thousand at the current price.
A recent advertising campaign by Golf Le Fleurthe rapper’s brand, used “Double meaning,” music composed by Gilberto Gil, without authorization. According to information from the Monica Bergamo at Folha de S.Paulothe rapper called the Brazilian singer and apologized.
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The conversation would have taken place last Tuesday, the 12th. On the phone, Tyler, the Creator explained that he did not receive information that he was not authorized to use the banner in the campaign and stated that he contacted the team in Los Angeles to resolve the situation.
Source: Rollingstone
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