Black Eyed Peas‘ music publisher BMG Rights Management is suing a toymaker over a line of pooping and dancing unicorn dolls that allegedly sing the band’s hit ‘My Humps’. Yes, you read that correctly.
As reported by Reuters, the publisher filed proceedings against MGA Entertainment Inc in Manhattan last week, claiming the dolls’ song ‘My Poops’ is a rip-off of the Peas’ 2005 hit. BMG is seeking $10 million in damages, claiming MGA Entertainment has earned millions because of the ‘My Poops’ song.
Black Eyed Peas: ‘My Humps’
BMG claims there are strong similarities between the two songs’ lyrics, melodies, and vocals. They even claimed ‘My Poops’ was using a singer that sounded very close to former Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie. According to BMG, MGA (the maker of Bratz dolls) didn’t reply to multiple cease and desist letters prior to the lawsuit being filed.
You can view the music video for ‘My Poops’ below, and judge the similarities for yourself.
‘My Humps’ was a huge commercial hit for the LA group, the most successful single from their 2005 record Monkey Business. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and went platinum and double-platinum in Australia and the United States. It also snagged the band a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
The band went on indefinite hiatus in 2011 before reuniting in 2015 – Fergie departed the band a few years later. Their last album Elevation came out in November last year.
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