Not OK: can Cardi B really copyright 'Okurr'?

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The Grammy-winning rapper explained on a talk show that she invented the phrase. Even though other people used the term before her

Sounds like: “Okay”, but with a rolled, squeaky pigeon chirp in place of the “ay”.How come? Okurr is just a fun, silly way of saying OK, made famous by Cardi B.

 

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Laganja is feeling very attacked.

What's it supposed to mean? Is it just ok said weird? I'm confused

Sure. Providing every reference to it (i.e. use) would be an example of 'fair use'.

who cares?

No, because copyrights and trademarks are different things.

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