Okay, maybe i’m exaggerating a little bit. Let me explain.
As I was avoiding my grandparents during post Turkey eating festivities yesterday, I hit up Myspace to see how many groupies we’re hurting for a squirting. I was very happy to see that the homie Asher Roth was featured on the front page of MySpace, promoting his single ‘I Love College’. Naturally I clicked the link just for kicks, to be surprised by hearing a new rendition of said track. The infamous Weezer sample, that many stated made the song what it was, has now been replaced from the original track. A new version of the beat, of equal or greater dopeness, has been stuck in where Weezer’s guitars once were. Baffled, I hit the internets to do some research.
Scooter Braun informed me that after approaching Weezer to clear the sample, the band denied all requests, no matter what was offered. Publishing, money, everything. ‘No, no, no’ said the band. This struck me by surpise. Why would a band deny money over a sample? Especially a band like Weezer who is known for being open to many different styles?
It was then brought to my attention that Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer of Weezer, had previously asked fans to “help” him work on music for the band. So this guy has the gall to refuse to let other people use his music, even for money, yet previously has asked for others work? Can someone explain to me how that makes sense?
I’m not sure if Weezer hates Asher Roth, hip-hop, sampling, or what. I do know that they made a big mistake. Pardon my rambling, I just felt like expressing my thoughts to you, reader.
Be sure to state your opinion on this situation below.

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