Yung Miami vs Tyla: Fans Divided as Song Theft Accusations Over ‘Chanel’ Intensify

Yung Miami claims Tyla stole her concept for the song “Chanel,” sparking an online debate over originality and artistic influence.

The music world is buzzing with drama as rapper Yung Miami has accused South African singer Tyla of stealing her song concept for a new track titled “Chanel.” The dispute has erupted across social media platforms, with fans fiercely debating who had the idea first and whether the controversy is a misunderstanding or a case of creative theft.

Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee went on an X rant on Thursday, October 16, expressing her anger and disappointment. According to her, Tyla took her song idea after hearing it during a private exchange. “This girl really ran off with my song, and I don’t know how to feel about it. Mind you, I played this song for this girl,” Yung Miami posted.

She went on to hint that the song in question was her long-awaited single titled “Take Me to Chanel.” In another post, she wrote, “Take me to Chanel put me in Chanel,” clearly referencing Tyla’s lyrics from her upcoming single “Chanel,” which is set to drop on Friday, October 24. Tyla had announced her single a day earlier, on October 15, sparking immediate attention from fans and media outlets.

In Tyla’s teaser video, she can be heard singing, “Say you love me, put me in Chanel,” while performing with her signature choreography. The teaser gained traction quickly, with clips of her performing the song at the Global Citizen Festival and various social media previews generating massive engagement.

Tyla further fueled anticipation by sharing a video of international models Anok Yai and Alton Mason vibing to the track. Fans praised the melody, production, and style, describing the upcoming single as another hit in Tyla’s growing list of global successes.

Yung Miami, however, was not pleased with the timing or similarity in concept. She insisted that she had the idea first and had teased her own Chanel-themed track as early as 2024. Responding to a fan who commented that she took too long to release her version, she replied, “Don’t matter, it’s my mf song!!!” She later reposted a tweet that directly mentioned Tyla and added, “Let’s talk about it!!!!!”

The rapper has been publicly teasing “Take Me to Chanel” for nearly a year, calling it the “bad b**** anthem of 2025.” In August, she wrote, “‘Take Me to Chanel’ is a hit. Everybody tryna take my song from me!!! NO NO NO.” Her posts suggested that the project was in development long before Tyla announced her version.

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Tyla has yet to issue any official response to the accusations. However, shortly after Yung Miami’s online rant, she posted the official cover art for her single “Chanel” on X, which some fans interpreted as a confident, silent response.

The controversy quickly split fans into two camps. Supporters of Yung Miami argued that her earlier teasers proved she came up with the concept first, while Tyla’s fans insisted that using the word “Chanel” in a song title is far too common to be considered original property.

Many social media users pointed out that luxury brand names have been referenced in countless songs across genres making it difficult to claim ownership over the idea. One fan commented, “These songs have nothing in common except the word Chanel. Yours is the horrible one if I must say.” Others posted side-by-side clips of both tracks, showing that the melodies, beats, and lyrics appeared entirely different.

Industry observers noted that creative overlap is common in music, especially when referencing fashion houses like Chanel, Louis Vuitton or Prada. It’s possible, they suggested, that both artists drew inspiration from similar trends without any direct copying.

Still, Yung Miami’s frustration highlights a recurring issue in the industry how quickly song concepts can be leaked or replicated before official release. Some fans have urged her to drop “Take Me to Chanel” immediately to let the public decide for themselves.

As the drama unfolds, both artists continue to trend on social media. Whether the issue will escalate or quietly fade remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the “battle of the Chanels” has already become one of the most talked-about moments in pop and hip-hop this month.

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