Visual Artist Wins One Step Of Court Case Against Kendrick Lamar For ‘Black Panther’ Video

The singer wanted a summary judgement on artist Lina Iris Viktor’s lawsuit against him for copying visuals from her paintings, but the judge wouldn’t grant it. “When the creators of the blockbuster film Black Panther approached her about using imagery from her “Constellations” series in the movie, she said no. She also rebuffed members of Marvel’s PR team when they came back with a similar request.” And yet … well, compare her paintings and the “All the Stars” video.