Cardi B will have to defend herself in court after a Texas federal judge ruled that a copyright lawsuit accusing her of stealing the beat for her song “Enough (Miami)” can proceed.
The decision comes nearly a year after producers Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar—known professionally as Kemika1956—filed the suit claiming Cardi’s 2024 single unlawfully lifted the instrumental from their track “Greasy Frybread.”
The song was featured in the FX series Reservation Dogs and uploaded to YouTube before the release of “Enough.”
The $50 million complaint also names OG Parker and DJ SwanQo, who co-produced “Enough,” along with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages, a restraining order to halt further distribution, and the destruction of all copies of the allegedly infringing track.
According to court documents reviewed by Bloomberg Law_,_ Cardi B’s legal team attempted to dismiss the case, arguing that the two songs are not substantially similar.
But U.S. District Judge Fred Biery disagreed, writing that “the court finds plaintiffs have alleged sufficient facts to state a claim for copyright infringement.”
The ruling arrives just days before the Bronx rapper is set to drop her new single “Outside” on Friday (June 20), her first solo release of the year.
“Outside” is produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki and includes lyrics about her breakup with Offset and rumored romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
Cardi B previously teased the track during an Instagram Live session earlier this year. Her sophomore album is reportedly finished but delayed due to pending guest features.
As of June 2025, no title or release date has been confirmed.