Singer Mary J. Blige Sued By Utah Songwriters

Grammy-winning singer, Mary J. Blige is being sued by two Utah-based songwriters. A lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court of Los Angeles last month, accusing Blige of stealing the lyrics and music to a song called “Take Me As I Am.” The song was reportedly shopped to various record companies in 1995. Jay Brian Ballard and Kim Jones says Blige released a similar song from her 2005 album “The Breakthrough.” Ballard and Jones are suing for profits from the recording and want all copies of “Take Me As I Am” impounded. The lawsuit also named Blige’s record label, Geffen Records, Universal Music and Video Distribution.

This isn’t the first time Ms. Blige has been accused of stealing someone’s music. In December, Jermaine Jump and Michael C. Adams sued the singer claiming her tune “Enough Cryin’” was stolen from their tune “On My Grind.” “Enough Cryin’” also appeared on Mary’s “The Breakthrough.”