The legal clouds hanging over one of the year’s biggest hits have officially cleared. Cardi B, along with her powerhouse record labels Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group, has secured a decisive win in a Texas courtroom. A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit that accused the Grammy-winning rapper of misappropriating musical elements for her March 2024 single, “Enough (Miami).”
The lawsuit, originally filed in July 2024 by artists Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar professionally known as Kemika 1956 claimed that Cardi B’s track featured unauthorized portions of their 2021 song “Greasy Frybread.” However, the latest copyright infringement court update reveals that U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. threw out the case based on a lack of personal jurisdiction. The court ruled that the plaintiffs failed to establish that the Texas legal system had the authority to preside over the defendants in this specific matter.
This victory is the latest in a string of courtroom successes for the superstar. Beyond the “Enough (Miami)” dismissal, Cardi B recently finalized another legal battle where she was awarded nearly $20,000 in trial costs following a separate assault lawsuit that a jury unanimously rejected. These consecutive wins underscore a robust defense strategy that has successfully navigated complex intellectual property and personal injury claims over the last several months.
While the dismissal in Texas provides immediate relief for Cardi B and her labels, the battle may not be entirely over. Because the case was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds rather than the merits of the “secret sauce” theft claim, the plaintiffs technically retain the option to refile the suit in a different state where the court holds proper authority. However, legal experts note that the judge also highlighted “fatal deficiencies” in the original pleadings, suggesting any future attempts would face a steep uphill climb.
For now, the chart-topping momentum of “Enough (Miami)” remains unchecked as Cardi B continues to dominate the cultural conversation.
