Lizzo Faces Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement Allegations
Lizzo is at the center of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the GRC Trust. The claim is related to her track titled “I’m Goin’ In Till October,” also known as “Good Jeans.” The lawsuit alleges that Lizzo used elements from an original song owned by the trust without permission.
Lawsuit Details
According to court documents acquired by Emegypt, the GRC Trust is taking action against both Lizzo and Atlantic Records. They assert that the artist sampled parts of their copyrighted work, “Win or Lose (We Tried).” This song was incorporated into Lizzo’s popular 2025 release, which gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Key Allegations
- The GRC Trust claims that Lizzo’s song includes both instrumental and vocal elements from their composition.
- They argue that despite attempts to negotiate a sampling agreement, no deal was reached.
Representatives for Lizzo expressed surprise over the lawsuit. They stated that the song “I’m Goin’ In Till October” has never been released commercially or monetized. Furthermore, there has been no decision regarding its future commercial use.
Legal Demands
The GRC Trust is seeking both monetary damages and a legal injunction to prevent any further use of their song by Lizzo. This lawsuit marks another chapter in Lizzo’s history of song-related controversies.
Previous Controversy
Lizzo’s earlier hit, “Truth Hurts,” faced its own scrutiny. In 2019, there were disputes over songwriting credits. Producers claimed they co-wrote the track, and a social media user, Mina Lioness, indicated that Lizzo borrowed the phrase “100% that b*tch” from her 2017 tweet. Lizzo later acknowledged Mina in the credits.
This latest legal challenge highlights ongoing issues of copyright within the music industry, demonstrating the complexities artists face when creating new music.
