Ricky Martin is in hot waters again for allegedly copying the anthem he performed in 2014 World Cup.

Martin Sued

The "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer is facing his second lawsuit in less than two years after an aspiring artist claimed that the anthem Martin used when he performed in 2014 World Cup was originally his work.

Luis Adrian Cortes Ramos, a finalist of "Idol Puerto Rico," filed a lawsuit before but it was dismissed. He filed the second lawsuit earlier this month against Martin. He claimed that "Vida" was close to the song he composed and submitted.

Damages and Penalties

The artist is hurt for the lack of recognition and he is asking for a total of $10 million for the "distress" that is still affecting him up to now.

He is demanding for $1 million for being "humiliated, ill-informed, harassed and threatened," $2 million for copyright violation and another $2 million for severe mental anguish. The remaining $5 million, according to Ramos, corresponds to his "right to compensation for direct or indirect profits" that the Grammy Award winner may have received from the music video.

How Martin Finds "Vida"

The "La Bomba" singer was part of a public contest called "SuperSong," where the contestants were asked to submit a song with a music video. The show aimed to find a new song for FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014. Sony sponsored the contest.

Elijah King, who wrote "Vida," won the contest. Martin recorded it and included it in the World Cup's official album.

Ramos Petition

However, according to Ramos, he also learned about the contest and submitted a song with a music video at the end of 2013. He was even one of the top 20 finalists.

He received paper works from Sony; he signed and sent it to advance in the competitions. However, he did not hear from Sony after that.

"Vida" shattered Ramos

In 2015, the "Shake Your Bon-Bon" singer released the "Vida" song and music video and Ramos was shocked and disillusioned.

"Ramos was surprised, disillusioned and suffered mental anguish because the song was almost identical to the one he composed. Until that moment, Martin was an idol for Ramos," the lawsuit said.

First Petition Dismissed

Sony's argument is that, according to the rules, the parties have to settle any controversy in arbitration, not in courts. Moreover, Ramos' copyright claims had issues because he did not register his work in the U.S. Copyright Office, which was required before filing the suit. The court also said that the artist did not explain how his submission was similar to "Vida."