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(Reuters) - The funk pioneer George Clinton has settled a lawsuit in which he accused the pop and hip hop group Black Eyed Peas of using part of one of his songs in remixes of its hit song "Shut Up" without permission. The settlement followed two weeks of mediation, and was revealed in filings this week in Los Angeles federal court. Terms were not disclosed, but the mediator Gail Killefer in a court filing said the settlement "fully" resolved the dispute. ...
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Black Eyed Peas: George Clinton sues Black Eyed Peas over 'Shut Up'
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AP - George Clinton wants a federal judge to force the Black Eyed Peas to shut up when it comes to sampling his music.
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Black Eyed Peas: George Clinton sues Black Eyed Peas over 'Shut Up'
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Funk legend says band sampled his music without his permission
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