Judge dismisses fifty million dollar copyright lawsuit against Cardi B

Cardi B has secured a significant legal victory after a Texas judge dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit regarding her hit song, "Enough (Miami)".

On Monday, US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez dismissed the suit without prejudice, which had been filed in July 2024 by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar.

The plaintiffs claimed that the rapper, born Belcalis Almánzar, had "copied, misappropriated and profited" from their track "Greasy Frybread".

This song gained prominence after featuring on the television series Reservation Dogs. The duo alleged that Cardi’s March 2024 release was an unlawful duplication that caused them "reputational harm within the music industry" and led to them being blacklisted by peers.

The court's decision followed arguments from Cardi’s legal team, led by attorney Lisa F. Moore, who noted that the plaintiffs lacked a valid copyright registration when they first initiated the suit.

Although they eventually secured registration on 31 October 2025, the judge ruled that applying Texas law to the dispute was inappropriate and further amendments would be "futile".

Moore expressed satisfaction with the order, stating: "Obviously, we are very pleased with today’s order and appreciate the court’s careful consideration of the issues."

This win follows another recent success for the star in September, where a Los Angeles jury found her not liable in a $24 million assault and battery lawsuit.

Cardi B is currently focused on her professional commitments, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier this month to promote her recent work.

She is presently travelling for her Little Miss Drama Tour, which is scheduled to run through 18 April 2026.

Following the conclusion of her tour dates, the rapper is expected to return to the studio to finalise her highly anticipated second full-length album.