Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Cardi B Over “Enough (Miami)”

A federal judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against rapper Cardi B and her record labels over her 2024 single “Enough (Miami),” marking another legal win for the artist.

On March 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. threw out the case, ruling that the Texas court did not have personal jurisdiction over Cardi B, Atlantic Records, or Warner Music Group. Because of that, the case could not proceed in that venue.

The judge also indicated the lawsuit had deeper issues. In his ruling, he noted that even if the court had jurisdiction, the claims would likely have been dismissed for failing to state a valid legal claim.

The lawsuit was filed by musical duo Kemika1956, made up of Joshua Fraustro and Miguel Aguilar. They alleged that “Enough (Miami)” copied elements from their 2021 track “Greasy Frybread,” which gained attention after being featured in the FX series Reservation Dogs.

A key problem for the plaintiffs was procedural. They had not registered their song with the U.S. Copyright Office before filing the federal lawsuit, a requirement for pursuing copyright infringement claims. They attempted to shift to state-level claims to keep the case alive, but that strategy did not succeed.

The dismissal removes a potential legal obstacle for “Enough (Miami),” allowing the song to continue its commercial run without ongoing litigation.

The plaintiffs may still choose to refile the case in a different jurisdiction. However, the judge’s comments about the weakness of their claims suggest they could face significant challenges if they do.

This decision adds to a series of recent legal victories for Cardi B. Just days earlier, a judge ruled she could recover nearly $20,000 in legal fees from a security guard who had sued her for assault. In a separate matter, she continues to enforce a $4 million defamation judgment against blogger Tasha K, with courts upholding the debt despite bankruptcy proceedings.