Beyoncé has reportedly been accused of copyright infringement in a new lawsuit for her 2022 song, break my soul,
Documents shared in court PeopleNew Orleans-based group Da Showstopz alleged that Big Freedia and then Beyoncé used the phrase “Release a wiggle” From the group’s 2002 song of the same name, without permission or credit to either break my soul And Big Freedia’s 2014 song explosion,
The lawsuit also claimed that Big Freedia “used the original words, melody and musical arrangement release a wiggle in his recording explosion way.
The lawsuit read, “No credit was given to Da Showstopz – composed of Tessa Evie, Keva Bourgeois, Henry Braggs and Brian Clark – amid its massive success”.
It added, “Defendants have not acknowledged their contributions, obtained permission to use their copyrighted lyrics, melodies, and musical arrangements, nor provided compensation to Da Showstopz.”
Showstoppaz accused Beyoncé and Big Freedia of “intentionally ripping off their works” and said that “Defendants must disgorge the profits they ill-gotten due to their infringement, and cease continued unauthorized use of their works, provide credit. and compensate the rights, property and interests”.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé and Big Freedia have not commented on the lawsuit at this time.
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