Cardi B Scores Legal Victory as Copyright Lawsuit Gets Dismissed

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has secured a legal win after a federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit tied to her 2024 single “Enough (Miami).”

According to reports, the case—filed by producers Joshua Fraustro (Sten Joddi) and Miguel Aguilar (Kemika 1956)—was thrown out due to a lack of jurisdiction. The Texas-based plaintiffs alleged that Cardi B, alongside producers OG Parker and DJ SwanQo, borrowed elements from their 2021 track “Greasy Frybread.” The lawsuit also named Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.

However, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled that the court did not have sufficient grounds to hear the case in Texas. In his decision, he emphasized that Cardi B’s connection to the state—primarily through tour stops—was not strong enough to establish jurisdiction.

The ruling also highlighted a critical issue in the plaintiffs’ argument: the song in question was not registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Without proper registration, the court deemed the claims legally insufficient, ultimately weakening the case against the Bronx native.

Originally filed shortly after the release of “Enough (Miami),” the lawsuit attempted to build its argument under both federal and Texas state law. Even after amendments, the judge dismissed the claims, reinforcing that Cardi B’s limited ties to Texas did not justify the court’s involvement.

As it stands, it remains unclear whether the producers will attempt to refile the lawsuit in another jurisdiction. Neither party has publicly commented following the decision.

For now, the ruling marks another win for Cardi B, who continues to dominate both musically and legally while maintaining her place as one of hip-hop’s most influential voices.