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Cardi B has added another legal victory to her record after a federal judge in Texas dismissed a $50 million copyright infringement lawsuit tied to her 2024 single "Enough (Miami)."
The ruling, issued March 30 by U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, ends for now a case brought by producers Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar, who accused the Grammy-winning rapper of copying their track "Greasy Frybread."
The plaintiffs said their song, originally created for rapper Sten Joddi, gained attention after appearing in the FX series Reservation Dogs and later reaching wider audiences on YouTube.
They alleged that Cardi unlawfully duplicated key elements of the track and released them under a new title, claiming the move damaged their reputation and limited future opportunities in the music business.
However, the case faltered over a central legal requirement. Cardi's attorneys argued that "Greasy Frybread" did not have proper copyright registration when the lawsuit was first filed, undermining the producers' ability to pursue federal claims.
Judge Rodriguez agreed, dismissing the lawsuit without prejudice and rejecting arguments that Texas law should apply based on the artist's performances in the state.
He also indicated that allowing further amendments would be futile, signaling that the complaint's core issues could not be easily corrected.
Records show the producers only secured copyright registration for their song in October 2025, more than a year after initiating legal action, a delay that proved critical to the outcome.
Despite the setback, their attorney Robert R. Flores said the court did not determine whether infringement occurred and confirmed they are considering next steps, including possibly filing the case again.
For Cardi B, the decision marks another courtroom success following a separate ruling in 2025 that cleared her of assault and battery allegations brought by a former security guard.
The rapper is currently on her Little Miss Drama Tour, continuing to perform across the country as she moves past legal challenges and maintains momentum in her career.
With the lawsuit dismissed for now, attention returns to her music, while the possibility of renewed litigation remains as the producers weigh their legal options ahead.