Kid Capri speaks out about unpaid dues related to the famous ‘Martin’ TV show intro.
- The legendary DJ claims his voice was sampled without permission from Def Comedy Jam.
- Despite letting it slide for years, recent events have prompted him to seek compensation.
- Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell allegedly denied Kid Capri’s involvement, complicating matters.
- While no legal action has been taken yet, Kid Capri is reconsidering his options.
Kid Capri, a name synonymous with legendary DJ performances, is shining a light on a financial oversight that’s been simmering for years. He claims his voice, originally pulled from Def Comedy Jam, was used in the iconic intro of the ‘Martin’ TV show without his permission.
For nearly three decades, the show has aired on different networks, yet Kid Capri says he hasn’t seen a dime for his sampled voice in the show’s theme. Until now, he chose not to chase the money, believing perhaps his voice wouldn’t be recognized, but recent denials have changed his perspective.
In discussions with Bag Fuel, Capri expressed his frustration over the lack of acknowledgement from Martin Lawrence and Tisha Campbell, who reportedly denied his contribution and tried to attribute the voice to someone else. This alleged misattribution has stirred contentious emotions for the DJ.
Despite choosing not to pursue legal avenues initially, Capri’s reconsidering his stance as the situation continues to unfold. His assertion is clear: if it had been about the money from the start, he would have taken action decades ago.
Separately, Kid Capri has been vocal about other industry incidents, notably calling out Travis Scott over a public interaction with a fan. A viral video showed Scott rebuffing a young fan’s request for a picture, an encounter Capri criticized online.
Capri questioned the shift in celebrity culture, emphasizing the importance of humility towards fans, especially given past tragedies associated with Scott’s performances. He reminded the rapper to embrace moments of fan interaction as he once would have before achieving fame.
The unfolding story of Kid Capri’s demand signals the importance of acknowledging rightful contributions in entertainment.
