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Avril Lavigne denies plagiarism accusations
Avril Lavigne has spoken out against the plagiarism accusations against her hit song “Girlfriend.” Lavigne and co-writer Luke Gottwald are being sued by Tommy Dubar. Dubar is the founder of the Canadian band ‘The Rubinoos.’ He claims Lavigne copied the bands 1978 song “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend.”
Lavigne denied the accusation saying she has “never ripped anyone off.” She went on to say that she had never heard of the Rubinoos’ and that there song is nothing like her song “Girlfriend.”
“They claim that a small part of the lyrics are the same and are saying that I took these from them. I had never heard this song in my life and their claim is based on five words! All songs share similar lyrics and emotions. As humans we speak one language,” Lavigne said.
"Let it be crystal clear that I have not ripped anyone off or done anything wrong. I have never had to deal with anything publicly like this and surely never wanted to. I do not deserve this negative press and attention. I take pride in the songs that I write and appreciate the opportunities to work with some great writers and musicians,” the singer said.
"I would like to say more but my lawyers have advised me not to. Why is it when you get to a certain level people want to attack you?.... and now I have said my peace."
