Victory Boyd has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future over their track "Telekinesis." The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court, also names Sony Music and other defendants.

Boyd claims she wrote and recorded a demo titled "Like the Way It Sounds" in November 2019, which she shared with Kanye West. According to the lawsuit, West played Boyd's song for Travis Scott in a Wyoming studio, where Scott allegedly accessed it.

In May 2023, Scott reportedly introduced the track to SZA and Future, leading to the release of "Telekinesis" in July 2023. Boyd is currently listed as a co-writer in the song's streaming metadata, with her track appearing in top search results alongside "Telekinesis" on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

The lawsuit states that in November 2023, Audemars Piguet attempted to license "Telekinesis" for an advertising campaign. Despite Boyd denying the request, the usage proceeded without her authorization.

The defendants reportedly offered Boyd an 8% writing credit on "Telekinesis," which she declined. Instead, she is pursuing legal action, seeking:

• Substantial damages
• A preliminary injunction to stop further broadcasting of "Telekinesis"
• Additional remedies

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