Cardi B has achieved another significant legal triumph after a federal judge dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her. On March 30, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez ruled to dismiss the case without prejudice, rejecting the claims brought by Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar.
The plaintiffs alleged that Cardi B’s 2024 song “Enough (Miami)” unlawfully copied elements from their track “Greasy Frybread,” which they claimed to have produced for rapper Sten Joddi. They argued that Cardi B’s song had “copied, misappropriated and profited” from their original work, further asserting that the release damaged their reputation within the music industry and caused professional setbacks.
Meanwhile, Cardi B’s legal team contested the lawsuit’s foundation, asserting that “Greasy Frybread” was not under copyright protection at the time the suit was filed. The court sided with Cardi B, highlighting flaws in the plaintiffs’ claims and concluding that permitting further amendments to the lawsuit would be “futile.”
Notably, the plaintiffs attempted to apply Texas law to the case, referencing Cardi B’s performances in the state, but the judge dismissed this argument as well. It was revealed that Fraustro and Aguilar only secured copyright registration for their song in October 2025, more than a year after initiating legal proceedings.
In a significant development, Cardi B’s attorney Lisa F. Moore expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing appreciation for the thorough consideration of the issues. This victory adds to Cardi B’s recent string of legal successes. In September, a Los Angeles jury found her not liable in an assault and battery lawsuit filed by a former security guard seeking $24 million in damages over an alleged 2018 incident.
