The Cheat Sheet

Beyoncé Sampled Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ Without Her Knowing, and Kelis Wasn’t Happy

Beyoncé‘s album Renaissance has gotten people dancing to its wide variety of songs. The track “Energy” includes a sample from Kelis’ hit 2003 single “Milkshake.” But Kelis herself wasn’t thrilled with ...
Yahoo

“I love that song. I don’t regret it or resent it at all”: Kelis and the complicated story of Milkshake

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: L. Cohen/WireImage ...
Houston Chronicle

Beyoncé removes Kelis sample from 'Renaissance' album following crediting conflict

Beyoncé is reportedly making a change to her recently released "Renaissance" album. Just days after R&B singer Kelis accused the superstar and producers The Neptunes of theft for sampling her 2003 hit ...
People

Kelis Didn't Know Beyoncé Was Sampling Her Song on 'Renaissance' : 'This Was a Trigger for Me'

Queen B's "Energy" samples Kelis' "Milkshake," on which Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes are the sole credited writers and producers Kelis is one of many musicians whose work is sampled ...
Wall Street Journal

Beyoncé Removes Usage of Kelis’s ‘Milkshake’ From Her New Song ‘Energy’ After Criticism

Beyoncé removed an interpolation of the 2003 song “Milkshake” by Kelis from her new track “Energy,” in the latest controversy surrounding the Grammy Award-winning singer’s seventh studio album ...