Creator of Charli XCX Apple dance settles Roblox lawsuit
Creator of Charli XCX Apple dance settles Roblox lawsuit
Kelley Heyer had accused the online platform of copying her choreography without permission.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate and presents a neutral account of the settlement between Kelley Heyer and Roblox. Multiple sources confirm the core claim that the lawsuit was settled. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Kelley Heyer accused Roblox of copying her choreography without permission.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Kelley Heyer, the creator of the viral Charli XCX 'Apple' dance, reached a settlement resolving her lawsuit against Roblox.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that a TikTok influencer who created the viral dance to Charli XCX's hit song 'Apple' has reached a settlement with Roblox to resolve claims.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Kelley Heyer created the viral Charli XCX 'Apple' dance.
- Verification Source #1: States that Kelley Heyer is the TikTok creator of the viral Charli XCX 'Apple' dance.
- Verification Source #2: States that Kelley Heyer is the TikTok creator of the viral Charli XCX 'Apple' dance.
- Verification Source #4: States that a TikTok influencer created the viral dance to Charli XCX's hit song 'Apple'.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: The lawsuit between Kelley Heyer and Roblox has been settled.
- Verification Source #1: States that Kelley Heyer reached a settlement resolving her lawsuit against Roblox.
- Verification Source #2: States that Kelley Heyer reached a settlement resolving her lawsuit against Roblox.
- Verification Source #4: States that the TikTok influencer reached a settlement with Roblox to resolve claims.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Billboard.com: 'TikTok creator Kelley Heyer, who created the viral Charli xcx “Apple” dance, reached a settlement resolving her lawsuit against Roblox.'
- Blackpromoterscollective.com: 'A TikTok influencer who created the viral dance to Charli xcx's hit song “Apple” has reached a settlement with Roblox to resolve claims that…'