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Lizzo Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

10/23/2025

Summary

Story summary

The GRC Trust filed a California copyright lawsuit against Lizzo, alleging sampling of the 1970 song "Win or Lose (We Tried)" in the unreleased track "I'm Goin' In Till October" (aka "Good Jeans").
The suit claims a viral social media snippet referencing Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad generated unauthorized profits while the track was not released.
The GRC Trust seeks damages and an injunction to stop distribution of the track.

History

Historical Context

The Copyright Act of 1976, signed into law on October 19, established the foundation for U.S. copyright law, extending protections to various forms of media and introducing the concept of "fair use." This legislation arose from technological advancements and the U.S. participation in international copyright agreements. The ongoing lawsuit involving Lizzo underscores the complexities of copyright in the digital age, particularly regarding sampling practices.

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Story summary

The GRC Trust filed a California copyright lawsuit against Lizzo, alleging sampling of the 1970 song "Win or Lose (We Tried)" in the unreleased track "I'm Goin' In Till October" (aka "Good Jeans").
The suit claims a viral social media snippet referencing Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad generated unauthorized profits while the track was not released.
The GRC Trust seeks damages and an injunction to stop distribution of the track.

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