Did you know Adele once faced charges over plagiarism?
Social media is exploding with claims that Adele is suing Mexican star Ángela Aguilar for “copying” her hit song. Stop right there because it is 100% fake news. Adele is not suing Ángela. But while that TikTok drama is total fiction, Adele is actually trapped in a real-life legal nightmare that just got very serious.
A Brazilian judge just dropped a bombshell order to ban her song “Million Years Ago” from every streaming platform worldwide!
Watch the full breakdown of the global ban here:
Adele’s ‘Million Years Ago’ removed globally after Brazilian court rules plagiarism
This isn’t just a small tiff over credits. Brazilian composer Toninho Geraes claims Adele stole the melody from his 1995 samba hit “Mulheres” and he wants a million-dollar payout.
The court in Rio de Janeiro isn’t playing games. They ruled that the songs are too similar and ordered the track to be wiped from the internet until the case is settled.
Sony and Universal Music are scrambling to appeal. It is a massive copyright showdown that could change how music history is written.
Experts are now diving deep into the notes to see if this was a mistake or blatant plagiarism. The transition from a viral rumor to a worldwide court injunction has left fans stunned. Musicologist Joe Bennett recently went on ABC News to explain the science behind these “copycat” claims.
He breaks down whether this was independent creation or a ghostly reminder of a song from thirty years ago.
See the expert comparison of both songs here:
Adele’s “Million years Ago” copyright claims: Joe Bennett on ABC News
This battle is far from over. If the ban stays, one of Adele’s most haunting tracks might disappear forever. Follow Adele on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.