Cardi B Hit 'Enough (Miami)' Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Cardi B Hit 'Enough (Miami)' Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

By Marcus Bennett

December 3, 2024 at 08:13 PM

Cardi B, Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, and producers OG Parker and DJ SwanQo face a copyright infringement lawsuit over their track "Enough (Miami)." The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of a 2021 composition.

Cardi B looking confused and frustrated

Cardi B looking confused and frustrated

The plaintiffs, Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar (Kemika1956), claim their song "Greasy Frybread," performed by Sten Joddi and featured in FX's Reservation Dogs, was used without permission. The song was released through Tattoo Muzik Group Studios and appeared in the show's first season.

Key points of the lawsuit:

  • The allegedly infringed work was available on platforms including Spotify
  • "Greasy Frybread" was featured in Reservation Dogs' fourth episode of season one
  • FX released an official music video for the song on YouTube

The plaintiffs are seeking:

  • Temporary and permanent injunctions
  • Temporary restraining order to halt distribution of "Enough (Miami)"
  • Monetary damages
  • Attorney fees

The lawsuit alleges multiple violations, including:

  • Vicarious infringement
  • Contributory infringement
  • Unfair competition
  • Misappropriation

Dark-haired bearded man in suit

Dark-haired bearded man in suit

Miami high-rise buildings at night

Miami high-rise buildings at night

This case joins recent high-profile music industry lawsuits, including Drake's merchandise dispute and Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams' trademark case. The major labels have also recently dealt with AI-related infringement cases involving Suno and Udio, while Warner Music won a case regarding Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage."

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