Kelley Heyer, a TikTok content creator, has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform used her choreography for Charli XCX's song "Apple" without consent. This dance, which went viral shortly after she posted it in June 2024, was popular enough to be featured in Charli XCX's live performances. Despite Fortnite securing the rights to use the choreography, Heyer claims Roblox has profited significantly from her work—over $123,000 from selling nearly 60,000 emotes—without a licensing agreement. Roblox has stated their commitment to protecting creators' intellectual property.
Kelley Heyer has sued Roblox for using her viral dance to Charli XCX's song "Apple" without her permission, claiming significant profit for the company.
Heyer created the dance in June 2024, which was later incorporated into Charli XCX's live show after it gained high popularity on social media.
Roblox's defense highlights its commitment to protecting creators' intellectual property, emphasizing its serious stance on copyright issues.
The case raises important questions about creator rights and intellectual property in the age of user-generated content on gaming platforms.
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