Rap superstar Jay Z is facing another controversy as his entertainment company Roc Nation has been sued by the Prince's record label for streaming the late legend's songs on the rapper's subscrption-based streaming service Tidal.

NPG Records filed the lawsuit against Roc Nation in the US District Court in Minnesota, according to ABC News. The lawsuit alleges that Jay Z's entertainment company illegally offered Prince's hits on Tidal, with hits such as "If I Was Your Girlfriend" and "1999" made available on the streaming service. Prince's estate further emphasized that it didn't grant Tidal the permission to stream the songs.

Reuters reported that Roc Nation has yet to comment on the lawsuit, which seeks undisclosed damages. Prince has been known throughout his stories career for his rock, jazz and funk music elements in his releases. He released more than 30 albums and sold over 36 million copies of them in the US alone since 1978.

Prince kept himself busy writing and recording songs, and touring the world with his concerts until his death. He's also known to be capable of playing 27 kinds of musical instruments. When he was 20 years old, he released his first album "For You," which instantly catapulted him to his phenomenal status in the music industry.

Creative control is something Prince has notoriously observed in making his music. He figured in a spat with Warner Brothers over contract issues, when he replaced his name with an unpronounceable symbol. He's also known for his notorious stance on copyright issues, having filed lawsuits against what he deems as unlawful use of his music, imagery, and likeness. Among his major hits include "Purple Rain," "Little Red Corvette," and "When a Dove Cries."

Prince passed away in his Minnesota home on April 21, 2016. He was 57 years old, and his death was allegedly from overdosing on the painkiller Fentanyl.

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