Rapper Cardi B has been cleared of copyright infringement claims by a Texas judge. Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar had alleged her song ‘Enough (Miami)’ copied their track ‘Greasy Frybread.’ The judge ruled there was no infringement, marking a significant legal victory for the artist, who also recently won an assault case.
Almost two years ago, Cardi B was served with a copyright infringement lawsuit for her song ‘Enough (Miami).’ Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar had made claims that their song had been infringed upon by the rapper; however, a Texas judge recently passed the final judgment in favor of Cardi B.Read more to find out what happened.
Judge clears Cardi B in copyright infringement case
Rolling Stone reported that U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez cleared Cardi B in the USD 50 million copyright infringement lawsuit without prejudice. The dismissal happened on March 30, when the judge ruled there had been no infringement of any music. Cardi B’s attorney issued a statement on the matter, citing, “Obviously, we are very pleased with today’s order and appreciate the court’s careful consideration of the issues.”This is her second legal win in the past few months. In September last year, a Los Angeles jury found the rapper not guilty on charges of assault and battery against her former security guard Emani Ellis. He had sued her for USD 24 million and had alleged that she had assaulted him sometime in 2018.
About the lawsuit against Cardi B
In 2024, Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar filed a lawsuit against the rapper, claiming her song ‘Enough’ copied their song ‘Greasy Frybread.’ They stated the song was originally made for Sten Joddi, and two years later, it was featured on the show ‘Reservation Dogs,’ which led to its popularity. Besides claiming Cardi B copied their song, the two musicians also alleged this caused “reputational harm within the music industry and caused them to be blacklisted.”The two musicians managed to get an official copyright registration on October 31 last year, almost a year and a half after the copyright infringement case was initially filed.Disclaimer: This report is a journalistic account of a recent court development. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on available information, this is not a substitute for the official court order or legal advice. The final ruling, which the court will publish, is the definitive source of information. This article serves as a report on the current status of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.
