Sky Ferreira vs. Charli XCX: Demos & Credits Drama

0:00It's April 6th from Chart Toppers to Breaking Drops. This is Music News Today, powered by AI. Sky Ferrara just shut down a fan questioning her income after they reposted her 2012 hit. Everything is embarrassing. The fan wondered out loud on X what keeps her paid and Sky hid back in their Instagram comments saying she toured for years, stays working, and even. Her old tracks fuel other artists' catalogs. The fan also shared a screenshot from an industry insider, claiming Charlie XCX rips two songs from Sky's demos from 2015 and 2020, 18 for her weathering Heights album. Sky called it out quick, saying the insider got it close but wrong, and it wasn't worth the drama since she knows the game. Sky did open up emotionally though, noting it stirred up stuff she'd worked hard to leave behind. She's actually credited as a featured artist, co-writer, and vocal producer on the track. Eyes of the world from that album, showing some real collab. There, Charlie's team dropped the full statement defending the credits process.

1:04They explained a standard review happened before release, involving managers, lawyers, artists, and producers who check demos and timelines. Everyone signed off on splits and writing, and Charlie always shares credit fair with her collaborators. Meanwhile, Charlie's often Kyoto filming a movie and wrapping her next album, no word from her yet. Sky hasn't commented further to press, but this back and forth highlights how old demos and credits can spark real tension in the industry.