Cardi B Wins Legal Battle: $50 Million Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
Cardi B has achieved a legal victory as a federal judge dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit related to her song “Enough (Miami)”. The lawsuit, filed by songwriters Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, claimed that Cardi B copied their song “Greasy Frybread”. However, the court dismissed the case without prejudice due to legal issues such as jurisdiction and the plaintiffs’ lack of a valid copyright registration at the time of filing.
U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez ruled that the complaint had legal deficiencies, including jurisdictional issues and the plaintiffs’ failure to have a valid copyright registration when initiating the lawsuit. The judge rejected the argument that Cardi B’s performances in Texas justified bringing the case there and deemed further amendments to be futile.
The court’s decision did not delve into the question of musical similarity, which is typically crucial in music copyright cases. The plaintiffs later obtained a federal copyright registration for their song “Greasy Frybread”, indicating their intention to potentially refile the case in a different court.
Despite this legal victory, Cardi B has faced other legal challenges recently, including being found not liable in a $24 million assault and battery lawsuit. The dismissal of the copyright infringement case against her is a temporary win, but the underlying dispute over “Enough (Miami)” remains unresolved.