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via eewmagazine-Tyra Wright:

Gospel music legend, Pastor John P. Kee, is rallying people nationwide to join his shoe drive for the homeless. But his God-honoring charitable efforts are being overshadowed by a song-stealing controversy.

The Internet is buzzing about Capitol Records’ R&B singer, Queen Naija, allegedly lifting the music and melody from the veteran’s massive hit “Life & Favor (You Don’t Know My Story),” and using it for her single, “Karma.”

First released in 2012, Kee’s song peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs charts and went on to spend 52 weeks on the charts. The discovery of the songs’ similarities was first made by a YouTube pair that goes by the name “TnK SQUAD.”

While Kee, 56, is encouraging others to go to Walmart to purchase a pair of Athletic Works sneakers and socks to donate to a homeless person as protection from the elements, he is simultaneously hitting back at critics—mostly fans of the 23-year-old music newbie.

“With all due respect, Queen has fans, friends and followers that support her 100% and that’s honorable, however disrespectful I may deem their comments,” wrote Kee on Instagram, acknowledging the numerous unfriendly responses from those that believe he and his team should not pursue legal action against the parties responsible for what may be copyright infringement.

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