News

Cardi B has secured another legal victory after a federal judge in Texas dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Grammy-winning rapper over her song “Enough (Miami).”

On March 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice. The case, filed in July 2024 by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, alleged that Cardi B’s track copied elements from their song “Greasy Frybread.”

Fraustro and Aguilar claimed they produced “Greasy Frybread” for rapper Sten Joddi and that the song gained attention after appearing in the FX television series Reservation Dogs and was released on YouTube with a music video. The plaintiffs alleged that Cardi B unlawfully duplicated their work and released it as “Enough (Miami)” in March 2024 without permission.

The plaintiffs further claimed the release caused reputational harm within the music industry and resulted in them being blacklisted.

Cardi B, whose legal name is Belcalis Almánzar, challenged the lawsuit through multiple motions. Her legal team argued that “Greasy Frybread” lacked copyright protection at the time the lawsuit was filed.

Fraustro and Aguilar also argued that Texas law should apply to the case because Cardi B performed multiple shows in the state. However, Judge Rodriguez rejected that argument and ruled that allowing another amendment to the complaint would be futile.

According to court filings, the plaintiffs later secured a copyright registration for “Greasy Frybread” on October 31, 2025, more than a year after the lawsuit was initially filed.

Cardi B’s attorney, Lisa F. Moore, welcomed the ruling, stating that the defense was pleased with the court’s decision and its consideration of the legal issues.

The dismissal marks another recent legal victory for Cardi B. In September, a Los Angeles jury found her not liable in a separate $24 million assault and battery lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis over an alleged 2018 incident.

Cardi B is currently on her Little Miss Drama Tour, which is scheduled to continue through April 18.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Author

  • Florence Akpotaire

    Florence is a Media Content Specialist focused on reporting legal news, lawsuits, copyright infringement cases, and intellectual property developments. She is passionate about researching legal issues and presenting them in a clear, accessible way for readers.

    Her work covers copyright disputes, trademark conflicts, court rulings, and regulatory actions across industries such as media, entertainment, technology, and business.

    As part of the editorial team, Florence contributes well-researched and reliable content that helps readers stay informed about legal disputes and intellectual property matters.

You May Also Like:

CopyrightUnited States: Supreme Court Rules Cox Communications Not Liable for Copyright Infringement Atlantic Recording Corporation et al. v. Anna’s Archive et al.United States: Court Awards $322 Million Copyright Judgment Against Anna’s Archive patentsUnited States: Sight Sciences Secures $34 Million Patent Infringement Victory Against Alcon News ReplacementUnited States: American Outdoor Brands Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against KastKing Virgin Islands Trademark CaseUnited States (Virgin Islands): Court Cancels “St. Thomas Carnival” and “Virgin Islands Carnival” Trademarks San Antonio Winery, Inc. v. Bonnete Consulting Inc. dba BCI_Case Number 426-cv-02758United States: Stella Rosa Maker Files Trademark Lawsuit Over “Rosa 32” Branding