Pixel Grip Hopes To Get Credit From Travis Scott After Rap Star Sampled Chicago Bands Song

Pixel Grip, a Chicago band, accused Travis Scott of sampling their song "Pursuit" in his track "Kick Out" without permission. The band discovered the unauthorized use after closely listening to Scott's song, noting significant similarities. They are now engaged in discussions with Scott's team to secure credit and compensation, which could significantly enhance their exposure. Sean Momberger, co-producer of "Kick Out," confirmed that Scott's team is addressing the sampling issue and has reached out to Pixel Grip's representatives. The band hopes for a settlement that includes back-end publishing rights and possibly royalties.

Pixel Grip recently released their third studio album, "Percepticide: The Death of Reality," which they believe could gain traction with proper credit from Scott. The situation illustrates the challenges independent artists face in protecting their work against larger industry players. The outcome of this dispute could set a precedent for how sampling issues are handled in the future.