Travis Scott finds himself in hot water as Chicago’s electronic band, Pixel Grip, accuses him of sampling without permission. The heat of the issue? A part of their track, ‘Pursuit,’ allegedly used in his new song ‘Kick Out.’
Pixel Grip took to social media, expressing their frustration about not being acknowledged, despite seemingly catching the attention of music giants. They said, ‘Even just mentioning our name or putting us on a playlist or posting us to his Instagram story or anything could’ve been a really big moment for us but hey Travis, or Travis’s team if you see this – I’m flattered. and I’m not trying to shake y’all down – would love to talk.’
Band member Tyler Ommen shared with CBS the moment of realization, ‘As soon as I had headphones on, I was like yo, y’all, this is just a sample. This is the song in the background.’ Pixel Grip revealed that producer Sean Momberger reached out, promising to address the sample issue.
Amidst these accusations, Travis Scott remains silent. Meanwhile, his compilation album Jackboys 2 is storming the Billboard charts, aiming for a number one debut. Imagine releasing an album that’s about to top the charts, and then a sample controversy surfaces!
Interestingly, this isn’t the only confrontation for Scott. He’s been in a spat with Pusha T, and now his album is predicted to outsell the Virginia rapper’s release by more than double.
Pixel Grip’s callout adds a complex layer to Travis Scott’s current successes and challenges. As the world watches, it raises questions about acknowledgment and fairness in the music world, an industry often clouded by behind-the-scenes struggles.
