Cardi B shuts down lawsuit over ‘Enough (Miami)’ in decisive court win

Cardi B has secured another legal victory, with a US federal judge dismissing a lawsuit that accused her of copying beats for her track Enough (Miami).

The case, brought by production duo Kemika 1956, alleged that the rapper’s 2024 single borrowed elements from their 2021 track Greasy Frybread, which featured in the FX series Reservation Dogs. They claimed copyright infringement and later added further accusations, including defamation.

However, the court ultimately ruled that the claims were too weak to proceed.

Judge dismisses claims outright

US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez found that the case failed on multiple grounds, including jurisdiction. The plaintiffs argued that the lawsuit could be pursued under Texas law because Cardi B had performed in the state.

The judge rejected that argument, noting that her appearances in Texas were part of a broader tour and did not establish sufficient legal footing. He also concluded that even if jurisdiction had been established, the claims themselves would not hold up in court.

Crucially, the ruling stated that allowing the plaintiffs to amend their complaint again would be “futile”, effectively closing the door on the case.

A dispute that struggled to hold

The lawsuit had already faced complications before reaching this stage. Cardi B’s legal team previously argued that the original track cited by the plaintiffs was not properly registered for copyright at the time the complaint was filed.

While the producers later secured a copyright registration in 2025, the court still found their arguments insufficient to move forward.

Cardi B’s lawyer welcomed the decision, saying the ruling reflected a careful review of the case.

Another win in a long legal streak

This marks the latest in a series of courtroom wins for the Grammy-winning artist. In recent years, Cardi B has successfully defended herself in multiple legal battles, including assault and defamation cases.

Her track Enough (Miami), her first solo release in several years, has also performed strongly commercially, racking up tens of millions of views and charting on the Billboard Hot 100.

With this latest ruling, the case against her is now effectively over, reinforcing her track record of prevailing in high-profile legal disputes while continuing to dominate in music.