Songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield sues Drake over Janice STFU demo
Aviel Calev Hirschfield claims his demo was used for Drake's Janice STFU and wants a share of the song's income. Drake's team denies the allegations in full.
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Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor. He is credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music through rap-singing. Drake first gained recognition as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2008) and began his music career by independently releasing the mixtapes Room for Improvement (2006), Comeback Season (2007), and So Far Gone (2009), before signing with Young Money Entertainment.
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Songwriter sues Drake and UMG over 'Janice STFU' chorus
Aviel Calev Hirschfield claims the chorus of the No. 1 single was taken from a demo he finished in January 2026. A representative for the rapper denies the allegations.