Lizzo faces copyright lawsuit over unauthorized sample in viral song

Lizzo is being sued by the GRC Trust, which claims she sampled their copyrighted 1970s track ‘Win or Lose (We Tried)’ in a song that went viral after mentioning actress Sydney Sweeney. The song, which has not been commercially released, was briefly posted on social media in August. The GRC Trust argues that Lizzo’s clip led to profits they wouldn’t have otherwise gained. The lawsuit, filed in California, seeks financial compensation for lost profits and an injunction to prevent further distribution of the song. Lizzo’s representatives expressed surprise, stating the song hasn’t been monetized yet. This lawsuit follows other legal disputes involving Lizzo, including accusations of copying lyrics for her hit ‘Truth Hurts’. Despite the controversy, Lizzo has not yet released the full track, which was linked to a viral moment referencing Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, sparking debates about racial representation. Lizzo later addressed the controversy with a video mocking right-wing responses to Sweeney’s campaign.