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Missy Elliott to Face Trial Over Alleged Co-Writer’s Copyright Claims — But Not Over Aaliyah Song

Missy Elliott will face trial after a man alleged he co-wrote several songs with her in the Nineties and was not credited, a judge ruled this week.

Missy Elliott performs during 2023 Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit - Mary J. Blige Concert at State Farm Arena on May 12, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Williams disputed this claim, testifying during his deposition that he and Elliott worked together between 1993 and 1996, which encompasses the time the songs in question that appeared on 1994’s 4 All the Sistas Around Da World were written. Accordingly, Elliott’s motion for summary judgment is granted as to Williams’ co-ownership claim based on Aaliyah’s song Heartbroken,” Judge Alejandro wrote.

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