Sexyy Red faces backlash after unauthorized “Beat It” sample Sampling has long been a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. When ...

The estate of Michael Jackson is condemning rapper Sexyy Red for what it calls the unauthorized use of his classic song, "Beat It." ...

This article has been handpicked from the Okayplayer editorial archives and included in our Hip Hop 50 collection as a noteworthy inclusion to the genre's rich and diverse narrative. The article has ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. What if Ableton music software had a built-in Github so musicians could contribute and modify samples ...