Writer accuses Jay-Z of Plagiarism; Claims His Work Was Used In 2010 Memoir "Decoded"

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Patrick White alleges that his computer was compromised in 2009 and used in Jay-Z's 2010 memoir, Decoded

Remember Jay-Z's 2010 memoir, Decoded?  The book of lyrics included explanations of their meaning by the hip-hop star himself, but, there's someone who says that Jay plagiarized. Wait. How can you plagiarize the meanings to your own lyrics?

Patrick White, a self-professed writer, filed a case on June 13 in Los Angeles against the leader of the ROC Nation, saying that portions of his writing were used in Jay-Z's bestselling book. How did this chain of events supposedly happen, especially if they're interpretations of lyrics by the rapper himself?

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Well, according to Allhiphop.com, the allegedly besmirched writer mentioned the following in his suit: "In 2009, my personal computer was compromised, resulting in my personal work to be used in Jay-Z's book 'Decoded' which was released in 2010."

"The book contains various expressions/colors/phrases which correlates to my work," said White.

"After contacting or attempting to contact the co-author, I got no reply."

White also included author Dream Hampton and Random House publishing in the suit, and is seeking damages for copyright infringement and invasion of property.

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No word on whether White is one of Jay Z's 99 problems, or if the lyrics to Empire State Of Mind were also on his supposedly compromised computer.