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Ty Dolla $ign settles the long-running copyright infringement suit against him alongside Create Music Group. But the case against Ye continues.

Ty Dolla $ign has reached a settlement to be removed from the copyright infringement lawsuit over an allegedly uncleared sample on Kanye West’s Vultures 1. But Kanye—now known as Ye—is still on the hook.

The case, filed last year, alleges that the track “Fuk Sumn” contains illegal samples from 1994’s “Drink a Yak (Part 2)” by Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky, and the late Kilo G. According to the plaintiffs, Ye’s representatives attempted to clear the sample prior to the song’s release, but when negotiations failed, they proceeded with its use without a license.

“After numerous unsuccessful attempts at resolving this matter directly with the responsible parties, plaintiffs have been left with no other method of recourse than to bring this cause of action,” wrote the plaintiffs’ attorneys.

Now, the plaintiffs’ attorneys filed a motion on Wednesday, which indicated a preliminary settlement had been reached with Ty Dolla $ign and Create Music Group. Terms of the settlement were not revealed to the public, but negotiations are expected to be finalized in the next 30 days. However, that settlement explicitly excludes Kanye West and his Yeezy Record Label LLC.

The lawsuit is one of at least ten copyright infringement suits filed against Ye over unlicensed sampling since 2019. Past cases include a settlement with the estate of Donna Summer, and a recent claim by a German singer-songwriter.

Ty Dolla $ign indicated back in January that a third installment in Ye’s Vultures series was in the works. “Vultures 3 on the way, Bully on the way, and my new album Tycoon on the way. Let’s go.” However, Ty has been more focused on his solo career and his upcoming album, Tycoon, than further projects with Ye—especially as Ye continues to make headlines for offensive remarks and antics on social media.