Did The Notorious B.I.G. Steal From One of The Last Poets?

The video discusses Abby Odunayo, a beat poet from 1968, and a legal dispute involving a phrase from his song that was sampled by Rita Ora, who got it from The Notorious B.I.G. The lawsuit was dismissed on grounds of fair use, as the phrase's meaning was transformed over time. The video explores how cultural contexts and meanings evolve, highlighting the differences between the 1960s and 1990s.

Who is the poet mentioned in the text that sued Rita Ora?

What was the basis of the lawsuit mentioned in the text?

How did the court justify the dismissal of the lawsuit?

What was the original intention of the phrase used by the beat poet?

How has the meaning of the phrase changed from the 1960s to the present?